Graduate Psychology SEN Teaching Assistant

Description

Are you a recent graduate with a 2.1 or higher in Psychology or a related field? Are you passionate about pursuing a career in Teaching, Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Speech and Language Therapy?

Do you have experience supporting primary-aged students with ASD, special educational needs (SEN), or other learning difficulties? Are you eager to work with SEN students as a Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant, gaining invaluable experience to further your career in education or therapy?

We are currently seeking a dedicated Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant to join a wonderful primary school in Plymouth. This role will provide you with the opportunity to support students with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs), as well as those requiring additional support.

Key Information About the Role:

Position: Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant

Full-Time: Monday to Friday, term-time

Ideal for: Aspiring Educational Psychologists, Teachers, or other related fields

Key Responsibilities:

Support primary-aged students with EHCPs, working with them individually or in small groups (up to 5 students).

Implement behaviour management strategies to help students with socialisation, building routines, and emotional regulation.

Assist students with both academic and pastoral aspects of their school life, supporting them to achieve their full potential.

Build positive relationships with both students and staff to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

This inclusive primary school in Plymouth is committed to offering a well-rounded education for a diverse student body, including those with a variety of needs such as Moderate Learning Difficulties, ASD, and emotional and behavioural difficulties. As a Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting students both inside and outside the classroom.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We’re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are an Psychology Graduate who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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Ad ID: 5416912036