Psychology Graduate
Location: Tamworth
Contract: Temporary
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm
Weekly Salary:£420 to £450
Are you a psychology graduate or have you completed a degree in a related field?
Do you have a passion for supporting young people?
Are you seeking a challenging role that involves inspiring students to succeed?
Teaching Personnel are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistants for a position in a Special Educational Needs (SEN) primary school located in Tamworth. This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, where you will support young people with additional needs both individually and in small groups.
The school offers inclusive education for children aged 7 to 18 with a variety of special needs, including autism, behavioral challenges, and learning difficulties. Some children may require assistance with personal care, so candidates must be willing to support in this area. The successful Psychology Graduate will have a theoretical understanding of psychology and special educational needs.
If you are genuinely passionate about helping young people with SEN engage in education and want to make a positive impact on their educational journey, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Applications from individuals without a psychology degree will also be considered if you have relevant experience in:
- Support/care work
- Personal assistant work
- Residential care work
- Community-based work
Requirements:
- A bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field
- Passion for working with young children and making a positive impact on their education
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to build strong rapport with pupils
- An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting teaching staff in delivering lessons
- Leading small group sessions
- Providing one-on-one support to students needing additional help
- Monitoring student progress and giving feedback to teaching staff
If you are a passionate psychology graduate eager to make a positive difference in young people's education, we would love to hear from you.
To apply for this role, please send a copy of your updated CV.
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.
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