Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant
- Teaching Assistant
- Greater Manchester
- Full Time
Job description
Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - Full-Time Position
Location: Levenshulme, Greater Manchester
Start Date: October
Pay: £419.25 - £500 per week
Agency: Teaching Personnel
An Ofsted-rated "Good" secondary school in Levenshulme is seeking a motivated and compassionate Psychology Graduate to join their team as a Teaching Assistant. This full-time position is ideal for recent graduates who are passionate about psychology and are looking to gain hands-on experience in a school environment. The role begins in October and will continue until the end of the academic year, with the potential for a permanent position based on performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Student Support: Work closely with students, particularly those with special educational needs or social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges, providing them with tailored support to help them succeed academically and personally.
- One-to-One and Small Group Interventions: Lead and support targeted interventions designed to improve students' emotional well-being, social skills, and academic progress.
- Classroom Assistance: Collaborate with teachers to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment, assisting with lesson delivery and classroom management.
- Progress Monitoring: Track the development of students, providing feedback to teaching staff and contributing to the creation of individualized education plans (IEPs) where necessary.
- Behavioral Support: Assist in managing student behavior, using psychological principles to help students develop positive coping strategies and resilience.
- Promoting Positive Mental Health: Encourage a school culture that prioritizes mental health, supporting initiatives and activities that foster well-being among students and staff.
Requirements:
- Degree in Psychology: A strong academic background in Psychology or a related discipline, with a particular interest in educational psychology, child development, or mental health.
- Empathy and Patience: A caring and patient approach to working with young people, particularly those facing challenges.
- Strong Communication Skills: The ability to build rapport with students and staff, and to communicate effectively in a school setting.
- Adaptability: Flexibility in responding to the varying needs of students and the ability to work effectively within a team.
This role is an excellent opportunity for those considering a career in educational psychology, teaching, or counseling. It offers valuable experience in a supportive school environment and a chance to make a real difference in students' lives.
To apply for this role, please contact Teaching Personnel. We look forward to hearing from you!
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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