Child Psychology & Development Graduate - School Experience

Aspire People; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Flexible full-time and part-time roles

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting graduates and recent students with backgrounds in Child Psychology, Child Development, SEND, Education, Counselling and related subjects to work within primary schools across Manchester and the surrounding areas.

If you have recently completed, or are coming towards the end of, a relevant degree and are looking to gain practical experience working with children, this could be an excellent opportunity to put your knowledge into practice.

Qualifications

• Has recently completed or is nearing completion of a relevant degree.
• Interested in working with children and young people.
• Wants to gain practical school-based experience.
• Patient and empathetic
• Confident communicating with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Assisting children with their learning and development.
• Supporting pupils with additional learning or emotional needs.
• Helping children develop confidence, communication and independence.
• Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and helping them feel comfortable in school.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Education

Child Psychology degree

Child Development degree

Education Studies degree

Counselling degree

SEND qualification

Job description

Child Psychology & Development Graduate - School Experience

Full-Time & Part-Time Primary Schools Aspire People

Aspire People are recruiting graduates and recent students with backgrounds in Child Psychology, Child Development, SEND, Education, Counselling and related subjects to work within primary schools across Manchester and the surrounding areas.

If you have recently completed, or are coming towards the end of, a relevant degree and are looking to gain practical experience working with children, this could be an excellent opportunity to put your knowledge into practice.

The Role

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Assisting children with their learning and development
• Supporting pupils who may have additional learning or emotional needs
• Helping children develop confidence, communication and independence
• Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines
• Building positive relationships with pupils and helping them feel comfortable in school
• Working alongside teachers and support staff to understand individual pupil needs
• Gaining valuable hands-on experience within a school environment

This Could Suit Graduates With Backgrounds In

• Child Psychology
• Child Development
• Psychology
• SEND / Special Educational Needs
• Education Studies
• Childhood Studies
• Counselling or related subjects

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has recently studied or completed a relevant degree or qualification
• Is genuinely interested in working with children and young people
• Wants to gain practical, school-based experience
• Has a patient, empathetic and supportive approach
• Is confident communicating with children and adults
• Is keen to develop their understanding of education, SEND and child development

Previous school experience is beneficial but not essential for the right candidate.

Why Work with Aspire People

• Gain valuable practical experience alongside your studies or after graduating
• Opportunities across a range of primary schools
• Flexible full-time and part-time positions
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities to progress into long-term education and SEND roles
• Competitive daily rates

If you have studied Child Psychology, Child Development, SEND, Education or a related subject and want to gain hands-on experience working with children,

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.