Psychology Graduate

Are you a Psychology Graduate looking for a new challenge?

Are you looking to make a difference to the learning experience of SEN pupils?

Do you wish to gain valuable experience working in education?

Are you looking for a new role for 2025?

Teaching personnel is offering an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate to pursue a career in education.. This ambitious SEN school on the outskirts of Bristol is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (TA) to provide high quality learning, care ad development. They value every child and thrive to offer an all encompassing education to help develop individuals both in and outside the classroom. Your main focus as a Teaching Assistant will be to support children 1:1 with an individual pupil and in small groups whilst under the direction of the class teacher. You will liaise with class teachers and other staff to provide high quality and effective support.   

A successful candidate….

• Graduate of Psychology or relevant (2:2)
• Must be a graduate who aspires to work with SEN individuals
• Compassionate, patient and overall committed to proving effective provision
• Experience working in a classroom environment is desirable but not essential
• Good behavioural management skills
• Proactive and able to think on your feet

The Role….

• Support every pupil including children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Develop good rapport with students to enable effective support
• Use expertise and knowledge to stimulate and interest students across all key stages
• Provide equal education to ensure all pupils are challenged and progressing
• Assist the class teacher in delivering high quality education
• Help create a stimulating, high energy learning environment

This is a key opportunity to gain invaluable classroom experience working with a wide range of pupils. You will work alongside experienced teachers to develop your knowledge, skills and overall understanding of educating children.

If you would like to apply for this opportunity or find out more then contact me on the contacts below quoting ‘Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant’.

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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