Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Are you a Psychology graduate looking for your next career opportunity in education?

Do you have relevant experience or an interest in working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social, Emotional or Mental Health (SEMH) needs, or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)?

Are you hoping to become an Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, or work in Clinical Psychology?

Teaching Personnel is seeking strong and ambitious Psychology graduates to work as SEN Teaching Assistants in Secondary and SEN schools in Newport.

This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring Educational Psychologist to gain hands-on, paid experience in a school setting!

• Salary: £440 - £500 a week (dependant on experience and qualifications)
• Hours: 08:30 - 15:30
• Location: Newport, South Wales.
• Start: February 2025

As a Psychology Graduate, you will join a school as an SEN Teaching Assistant. Your main responsibility will be to support pupils in the classroom, liaising with the teacher, promoting engagement, and working 1:1 with children with educational and health needs.

We offer full-time, part-time, and flexible days to fit around your commitments. As a Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work in various schools and with children of different ages and abilities.

The role of a teaching assistant can be challenging, so patience, a friendly approach, and a good sense of humour are required, along with the skills to help children learn and develop to the best of their abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to students with a range of SEN, fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with SENCOs, therapists, and teachers to implement individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Utilize your psychological expertise to understand and address the unique learning styles and emotional needs of each student.
• Engage in continuous professional development to enhance your skills and knowledge in SEN practices.

Experience, Training and Qualifications:

• Psychology Degree
• Previous experience working with students with SEMH, Autism, or ADHD
• Good knowledge of supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs

To express interest in this position, please apply with your CV and Jess will be in contact within 2 business days.

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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