Psychology Graduate
Location: Tamworth
Contract: Full-time, starting September Hours: Monday to Friday (8:30 to 15:30)
Weekly Salary: £420 to £450
Are you a recent Psychology Graduate?
Are you looking to specialise into child psychology and want to gain some experience?
Teaching Personnel is actively recruiting psychology graduates to provide individualized 1:1 support to students with special educational needs (SEN) at an OFSTED ‘Outstanding’ specialist school in Tamworth. The school caters to students aged 11-19, all of whom have Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) and face learning challenges or delays. Their needs vary, including learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and autism.
The school's curriculum is designed to be flexible and creativity-driven, offering students diverse learning experiences that play an integral role in their educational journey. The position is full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM).
The school offers various facilities such as a sports hall, kitchen, engineering workshops, an art studio, and a school shop, all of which are accessible to students daily. If successful, your role may also involve working with students in small groups or 1:1 therapeutic interventions. The position is available for a September start.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting teaching staff with lesson delivery.
- Leading small group sessions.
- Providing 1:1 support for students requiring extra help.
- Monitoring student progress and offering feedback to teaching staff.
Who We’re Looking For:
- A degree in Psychology or a related field.
- Experience working with young people.
- Experience with SEN, whether in schools, personal situations, the care sector, or through community engagement.
- A passion for education and supporting vulnerable young people.
- A current, clear DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
- A commitment to continuous professional development (CPD).
- A positive, adaptable, and versatile mindset.
- A full, valid UK driving license.
- A desire to help young people lead fulfilling lives.
If you are a dedicated Psychology Graduate passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your updated CV or for more information please email liberty.windsor@teachingpersonnel.com.
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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