Psychology Student

About the Role:

Are you a psychology or criminology student passionate about understanding behaviour and supporting young people? Teaching Personnel are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our team. This role is ideal for someone interested in applying their knowledge in psychology or criminology within a school environment, gaining practical experience while making a meaningful impact on students' lives.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, school counsellors, and other staff to support students in their academic and social development. You’ll assist in managing classroom activities, provide one-on-one or group support for students, and help create a safe and inclusive environment that fosters learning and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide classroom support to teachers by assisting with lesson delivery and supporting individual students or small groups.
• Utilise knowledge of psychology/criminology to understand and support student behaviour, motivation, and social dynamics.
• Work one-on-one or in small groups with students who may have special educational needs, behavioural challenges, or require extra academic assistance.
• Support the development and implementation of positive behaviour strategies to encourage engagement and participation.
• Collaborate with teachers, school counsellors, and parents to provide consistent support tailored to each student’s needs.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive school environment.
• Help with administrative tasks such as preparing materials, tracking progress, and maintaining accurate records.

Who We're Looking For:

This role is perfect for a psychology or criminology student who is:

• You have a genuine interest in helping young people overcome challenges and succeed.
• You can apply psychological insights to understand student behaviour and support their well-being.
• You’re comfortable working in a team, communicating with both students and adults effectively.
• You’re able to adapt to different situations, identify areas of need, and take initiative.
• You’re excited about the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a school setting and make a positive impact.

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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