Are you a Psychology graduate looking to take your first step into education while gaining invaluable experience supporting children in a primary school?

Ortus Recruitment is partnering with a welcoming and high-achieving primary school in Lambeth to recruit a dedicated Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant for a full-time position starting in September 2026. This role is ideal for graduates considering careers in educational psychology, teaching, speech and language therapy, or child mental health.

Working Monday to Friday during school hours, you’ll support class teachers in delivering engaging lessons while providing additional academic and emotional support to pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and those who benefit from extra encouragement in the classroom.

Your Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with the delivery of engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils across the primary age range.
• Help children develop confidence, independence, and positive learning behaviours.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs, including SEN where required.
• Encourage a safe, nurturing, and positive classroom environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider school team to support pupil progress.

We’re Looking For Someone Who Has

• A degree in Psychology or another relevant subject such as English, Maths, Science, Performing Arts, or Education.
• A genuine interest in supporting children’s learning and development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and a reliable, professional approach.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Previous experience working with children is highly desirable. This could include experience in schools, tutoring, youth work, sports coaching, childcare, mentoring, holiday clubs, voluntary work, or similar settings. However, enthusiastic graduates with transferable skills are encouraged to apply.

Benefit

• £90 – £110 per day PAYE with no umbrella companies or hidden deductions.
• Weekly PAYE pay.
• Full-time, long-term opportunity starting in September 2026.
• Valuable classroom experience within a supportive primary school.
• Ongoing professional development and career guidance.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent school contract.
• Additional earning opportunities through our Holiday Camp partnerships.
• Excellent referral bonus scheme.

If you’re ready to begin a rewarding career in education and make a real impact on young learners, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV.

Ortus Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and satisfy all relevant safeguarding and compliance requirements before commencing employment.

Psychology Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant | Lambeth | £90 – £110 PAYE | Full Time | September 2026 Start

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