Behavioural Mentor

Prospero Teaching; Manchester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking ambitious Psychology graduates to take on a Teaching Assistant role in a SEN school in Oldham. The position offers the chance to support children with varying abilities and gain valuable experience towards a career in Education Psychology or obtaining a PGCE. Candidates will benefit from professional development courses and potentially a permanent role through this temporary position.

Benefits

Free accredited professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Long term fixed supply post

Qualifications

• Must have a Psychology degree.
• Experience working with children and knowledge of SEN is preferred.
• Willingness to support students in reaching their potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to children with Special Educational Needs.
• Build relationships with pupils to support their social and behavioral needs.
• Work 1:1 with children with profound learning difficulties.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Behaviour Management

Education

Psychology (BA Hons)

Job description

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Prospero Teaching are looking for strong and ambitious Psychology graduates to work as Teaching Assistants in a SEN school in Oldahm. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic graduates with an interest in a career in Special Education Needs.

The role is more specifically working with groups of children with varying learning ability and may have special educational needs. The schools are committed to pupil and teacher development, with track records of supporting graduates through teacher training applications. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to pursue a career in Education Psychology or a PGCE in the future.

• Position – Teaching Assistant
• Type of work – 1:1 work with children with profound and multiple learning difficulties and/or complex needs and sensory impairments
• Contract or position start date – ASAP
• Duration / Likely Duration – Ongoing
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) – Temporary – Permanent
• Rate of pay – Minimum rate £85
• Hours – 8:30 am – : Mon – Fri (term time only)

Responsibilities:

• Working with and providing support to children 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 children, 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
• Previous experience working in primary schools.
• 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 primary school