SEN Teaching Assistant

Calling all Psychology & Criminology Graduates – Begin your first full-time role in education! - Learning Support Assistant – Year 2 - New Malden (Kingston upon Thames) - Starting September 2026 Are you passionate about child development and eager to gain practical experience in a school setting? Would you like to see your academic knowledge come to life? A vibrant and welcoming mainstream primary school in New Malden, with excellent transport links, is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for Psychology or Criminology graduates who want to make a difference and gain valuable experience in education. Why this role could be ideal for you: You will support young children at a crucial stage in their development—helping with emotional regulation, managing classroom behaviour, and assisting pupils to overcome learning challenges. Whether you aim to pursue educational psychology or teaching, this role offers invaluable hands-on experience that will set you apart. Your responsibilities: Support activities in Key Stage 1 and contribute to a positive learning environment Assist with behaviour management in a mixed-ability Year 2 class Work one-to-one and in small groups to help pupils engage with the curriculum We are looking for: Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or related fields Experience working or volunteering with children (school, tutoring, childcare, etc.) A calm, empathetic, and proactive attitude Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Please apply now with your CV, and we will be in touch soon! All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.