Graduate Teaching Assistant | Behaviour & Emotional Support

Teaching Personnel; Yate; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Yate is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to provide behavioural and emotional support to pupils, working closely with teachers to deliver engaging activities in a supportive classroom.

This role is ideal for Psychology graduates aiming to gain hands-on experience in education and mental health support, with opportunities to develop communication, teamwork, and one-to-one support skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in educational, care, youth work, or support settings.
• Patient, resilient and able to build strong professional relationships.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Keen to develop a career in education, psychology, counselling, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to students.
• Support small groups with learning activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour and help with self-regulation strategies.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons.
• Monitor and record student progress and wellbeing.

Skills

One-to-one support

Behavioural support

Social and emotional support

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Psychology graduate

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant | Behaviour & Emotional Support - Yate

Location: Yate, South Gloucestershire
Position: Full-Time Teaching Assistant
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Yate.

This rewarding role involves working closely with pupils who may require additional support, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. You will play a key role in providing both behavioural support and social and emotional support, building positive relationships that help students feel safe, engaged, and motivated in the classroom.

• Supporting students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping students develop self-regulation strategies.
• Providing social and emotional support to pupils with additional needs.
• Assisting the class teacher in delivering engaging learning activities.
• Promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitoring and recording student progress and wellbeing.

• Has experience working with children or young people in an educational, care, youth work, or support setting.
• Is patient, resilient, and able to build strong professional relationships.
• Has a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable students.
• Possesses strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Is keen to develop a career within education, psychology, counselling, or related fields.

This role is particularly well suited to Psychology graduates looking to gain valuable hands-on experience supporting children with a range of behavioural, social, and emotional needs. It provides an excellent foundation for those considering careers in educational psychology, teaching, counselling, social work, or mental health support.

If you are enthusiastic about helping young people succeed and want to make a real impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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