Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education - Cornwall; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency seeks a Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs in a primary school in Cornwall. The role offers part-time work during term time, ideal for those aspiring to careers in education or psychology. You'll help students thrive by implementing tailored support strategies in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Psychology with a 2.1 or higher.
• Experience supporting primary-aged students.
• Passionate about education and therapy.

Responsibilities

• Support primary-aged students with EHCPs, working individually or in small groups.
• Implement behaviour management strategies.
• Assist students academically and pastorally.

Skills

Support for students with ASD

Behaviour management strategies

Building positive relationships

Emotional regulation support

Education

2.1 or higher in Psychology

Job description

Are you a recent graduate with a 2.1 or higher in Psychology or a related field? Are you passionate about pursuing a career in Teaching, Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Speech and Language Therapy?

Do you have experience supporting primary-aged students with ASD, special educational needs (SEN), or other learning difficulties? Are you eager to work with SEN students as a Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant, gaining invaluable experience to further your career in education or therapy?

We are currently seeking a dedicated Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant to join a wonderful primary school in Cornwall. This role will provide you with the opportunity to support students with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs), as well as those requiring additional support.

Key Information About the Role:

• Position: Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant
• Part-Time: Monday to Friday, term-time
• Ideal for: Aspiring Educational Psychologists, Teachers, or other related fields
• Key Responsibilities:
• Support primary-aged students with EHCPs, working with them individually or in small groups (up to 5 students).
• Implement behaviour management strategies to help students with socialisation, building routines, and emotional regulation.
• Assist students with both academic and pastoral aspects of their school life, supporting them to achieve their full potential.
• Build positive relationships with both students and staff to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

This inclusive primary school in Cornwall is committed to offering a well-rounded education for a diverse student body, including those with a variety of needs such as Moderate Learning Difficulties, ASD, and emotional and behavioural difficulties. As a Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting students both inside and outside the classroom.

About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply
If you are an Psychology Graduate who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)