Psychology Graduate

2 weeks ago


Port Talbot, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

Psychology Graduate – EducationAre 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)?Teaching Personnel is seeking strong and ambitious Psychology graduates to work as SEN Teaching Assistants in specialist schools within the Neath and Port Talbot Borough.This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring Educational Psychologist to gain hands-on, paid experience in a school settingPay: £83.85 per dayHours: 08:30 - 15:30 (no weekends)Location: Neath and Port Talbot (NPTC)Start date: ASAPAs 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 social, emotional and behavioural challenges.As you can appreciate, consistency is key. Therefore, we are looking for someone which can commit to Monday – Friday on an ongoing basis to see the development over time and build strong and lasting relationships with the pupil(s).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.BONUS: If you have a passion for sports or an extra curricular activity, we would love to delve into this and promote this within the school to help young people think of career options in the future.The responsibilities include: (This is not an exhaustive list)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.Requirements for the desired applicant: (this is not essential, but desired)Psychology Degree (or equivalent)Previous experience working with students with SEMH, Autism, or ADHDGood knowledge of supporting children and young people with Special Educational NeedsTo express interest in this position, please apply with your CV and Laura 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.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.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website


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