Calling All Psychology Graduates!
- Special Needs
- Caerphilly
- Flexible Working
Job description
Calling All Psychology Graduates!
Are you looking for paid experience in the education sector while working with special needs students? This is your chance!
Teaching Personnel is seeking Specialist Teaching Assistants in Bargoed, to support pupils with Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, Down syndrome, epilepsy, and mental health challenges. This full-time position involves working one-on-one with students, helping them navigate their daily routines, stay engaged during the school day, and achieve their learning goals. You’ll also help identify triggers and use de-escalation techniques when needed.
What We're Looking For:
- A degree (or pending) in Psychology (or something similar)
- Strong behaviour management skills
- Excellent communication and a passion for supporting others
You will regularly report on student progress and behaviour and be open to receiving training in Team Teach and Manual Handling.
This role is a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates to apply their academic knowledge in a meaningful way and contribute to the growth and development of special needs pupils. Starting pay is £12.90 per hour, with potential increases based on experience and performance.
Interested? Contact Lucy, our SEN specialist consultant, or send your CV today. Interviews are happening ASAP for an immediate start!
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.
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