Psychology Graduate - Teaching Assistant

Psychology Graduate - SEN Teaching Assistant
Salary: £22,996 to £25,068 (Actual annual salary, dependent on experience and qualifications)
Category: Education
Position Type: Temporary-to-Permanent / Full-Time, Term Time Only
Location: Royston, Meldreth, Hertfordshire
Hours: 40 hrs per week, Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 4:30pm

We are looking for a recent psychology graduate who has the genuine drive to work with young people demonstrating complex needs and mental health difficulties.

We are an independent special day school providing a highly specialist learning environment for students aged 6 to 19 with a range of MLD and SLD needs, including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and associated difficulties. Many of our students also have complex medical needs and sensory/physical impairments. Students are supported to manage sensory overload, anxiety, low self-esteem, low confidence, and challenges with transitions, often demonstrated through their behaviours.

Our school is well-resourced with exceptional facilities and a dedicated therapeutic team.

Due to growth and the expansion of our provision, we are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our NAS-accredited specialist team, helping create better outcomes and life chances for students in preparation for adult life.

Role Responsibilities:
Support students' learning, development, and progress across the curriculum in a variety of contexts, including classrooms, local environments, and the community

Assist young people with diverse needs-including PMLD, complex medical conditions, and autism-to achieve educational and personal goals

Promote equality, diversity, and the rights of all students to be seen and treated with respect

Emphasize support and empowerment of students

Develop understanding of special education issues and school values, demonstrating these in all aspects of the role

Provide high-quality support in all aspects of teaching and care

Participate in physical intervention and personal care routines where required

Flexibly support a variety of duties as needed

We are looking for candidates who:
Are willing to pursue formal qualifications and training (fully funded by us)

Are passionate and compassionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs

Are ambitious and determined to overcome barriers to learning

Enjoy outdoor and community-based learning

Can see potential rather than disability

Are committed to safeguarding values and procedures

Are proactive, solution-focused, and creative thinkers

Can work collaboratively as part of a team and independently, maintaining confidentiality

Have excellent communication skills, particularly for supporting student communication needs

Understand and deliver effective education and support tailored to student needs

Are educated to at least Level 2 (or equivalent) in Maths and English

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply today with an up-to-date CV.

Please note, we cannot provide sponsorship.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed