Graduate Psychology

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated education recruitment agency in Chelmsford is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide classroom and 1:1 support for students. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Education or a relevant field and have at least 6 months of experience in educational or childcare settings. This role emphasizes safeguarding knowledge and creativity in developing each student's potential.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months experience working in an Education or Child Care setting.
• Experience working with children and/or young people.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom and 1:1 support to students.
• Lead small group interventions and booster sessions.
• Collaborate with team to create a stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Raise and sustain high standards

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Enthusiasm for working with students

Experience working with children

Innovative and creative practicing

Education

Degree or Equivalent in Education or related field

Job description

Have you completed University and started to think of potential career paths? Does education sound like a field you could see yourself in? or are you looking for work experience while you continue your studies...

GSL Education are recruiting Education/ Psychology/ Childcare graduates to support students academically and to aid the class teacher in the development of the students. Being a graduate, if you have ever thought about education as a potential career for you, why not find out firsthand as a Learning Support Assistant.

Our client is specifically looking for graduates who are looking to pursue a career in teaching. The ideal candidate will be flexible to work across EYFS through to Year 11. The role will include providing general classroom, 1:1 support, small group interventions, Classroom Teaching, and leading booster sessions.

We are looking for a teaching assistant who:

• Is able to raise and sustain high standards
• Has minimum of 6 months experience working in an Education or Child Care Setting.
• Has a Degree or Equivalent in a Subject Specialism- English, Child Care, Health and Social Care, Psychology, SEN….
• Ideally should have experience working with children and/or young people.
• Has an innovative and creative practitioner with a drive and passion to ensure all students achieve
• Holds enthusiasm for working with a range of students with differing needs and abilities;
• Possesses excellent communication and organisational skills
• Has good knowledge and understanding of the primary curriculum and how young children learn
• Has experience of working collaboratively within a team of people to provide a stimulating learning environment
• Has the ability to share expertise, knowledge and understanding of young children’s needs and achievements with parents and staff

Please note that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' and submit your up-to-date CV. Our dedicated consultants will be in touch within 24 hours.