Psychology Graduate - Education

Are you fresh out of University and looking to start your career within Education?

Have you thought of putting your Psychology degree to good use and work with children which need additional support?

Are you looking to potentially do your PGCE in the future and in need of experience?

Then keep reading, as at Teaching Personnel we are looking for individuals to work within a School in the Bridgend Area from 5^th May 2025.

What am I applying for?

The job role would involve working as a Teaching Assistant for a number of different aged children. The school is a 3-19 aged school, so can be very varied. Within the school, there are a lot of children which require more 1:1 support, especially with communication and building their confidence. Some children you will be working with will have Social Emotional and Mental Health difficulties, therefore really benefit from individuals which have a good understanding of mental health and challenging behaviour. You will be responsible for keeping the children engaged in tasks, whilst also using your creative flare by creating activities and getting involved in the whole curriculum.

Why should I use Teaching Personnel?

-          You will be assigned a dedicated personal consultant to support you throughout your career with Teaching Personnel;

-          Excellent pay rates, varying on role responsibilities and support required; (£12.21 NLW + 12.07% Holiday pay = £13.75 per hour)

-          Long Term specialists to ensure continuity for the pupils;

-          Upskill opportunities via online courses which are credited to take with you during your career

What would I need to apply?

-          An enhanced Child workforce DBS on the update service (Teaching Personnel can help you obtain one of these)

-          Register or be willing to register with the Education Workforce Council as a School Learning Support Worker

-          A can-do attitude

-          Your own experience to bring something new to a classroom

To be shortlisted for this amazing opportunity, please attach your CV for consideration. We cannot wait to hear from our new cohort of educators!

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.
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