Teaching Assistant Psychology Graduate

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching are on the hunt for an ambitious Psychology Graduate looking to work as Teaching Assistant in a SEND Secondary School inTrafford.

The role is more specifically working with groups of pupils with varying learning ability and special educational needs. The schools are committed to pupil and teacher development, with track records of supporting graduates through teacher training applications. This opportunity is not to be missed for someone looking to kick-start their career in Education Psychology or a PGCE in the future.

Position Details:

• Location - Trafford
• Position - Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Contract or position start date - ASAP
• Duration / Likely Duration - Continuation throughout 2024/25.
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temp to perm
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Rate of pay - £97-£120 per day
• Hours - 8:30 am - 4pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)

Responsibilities:

• Working with and providing support to young pupils with SEN (Special Educational Needs)
• Experience of supporting pupils
• The willingness to provide an environment in which pupils can reach their full potential
• The ability to build rapports with the students, supporting their social and behavioural needs, and acting as a mentor

Role Requirements:

• Psychology (BA Hons) degree
• DBS (clean and relevant) - Can be obtained through Prospero Teaching
• Safeguarding certificate
• A committed and enthusiastic attitude to work
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to form new relationships

Desirable:

• Good knowledge of different forms of SEN.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team
• Long term fixed supply post with a view to a permanent school based contract
• Ideal for graduates looking to gain experience within a school

If you would like to be considered for this role, please click "apply".

Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.