Location: Slough
Salary: £90-£95 per day
Contract: Full-time | Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm
Start Date: September 2026
Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain practical experience before pursuing a career in education, educational psychology, or mental health?
Academics is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Slough that is looking to appoint a Psychology Graduate Intervention Assistant from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to put your academic knowledge into practice by supporting children who require additional academic, emotional, or behavioural support.
Working alongside experienced teachers and SEN professionals, you'll play an important role in helping pupils develop the confidence, resilience, and skills they need to thrive in school.
As a Psychology Graduate Intervention Assistant, you will provide targeted support to pupils through both 1:1 and small group interventions. You'll help remove barriers to learning, encourage positive engagement in the classroom, and contribute to an inclusive environment where every child can succeed.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver tailored interventions to support pupils with additional learning, behavioural, or emotional needs
Provide 1:1 and small group support to improve academic progress and wellbeing
Assist teachers in adapting learning activities to meet individual pupil needs
Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and social development
Monitor pupil progress and contribute to personalised support plans alongside the class teacher and SENCO
Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents to ensure consistent supportWe're Looking For Someone Who:
Holds a degree in Psychology or a closely related subject
Has a genuine interest in child development, mental health, and Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Is patient, empathetic, and confident building positive relationships with children
Has excellent communication and teamwork skills
Is considering a future career in educational psychology, teaching, therapy, counselling, or wider mental health servicesIf you're ready to begin a rewarding career supporting young people and want to gain valuable school-based experience, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your updated CV or contact Ryan Pike at Academics Ltd on (phone number removed) for more information.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy
Salary description
£92.59 - £95.00 per day