Graduate Teaching Assistant — SEN & SEMH Support

Aspire People; Stockport; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting Teaching Assistants to support primary and secondary pupils in Stockport. You will work across schools, delivering one-to-one and small-group interventions, and help create an inclusive learning environment while supporting teachers.

We welcome graduates with backgrounds in psychology or education, and candidates with experience in behaviour support or mentoring. DBS checks and UK right to work are required, with short-term and long-term opportunities available.

Qualifications

• A degree in Psychology, Educational Psychology, Education or a related subject.
• Experience in an educational setting, whether through employment, placements or volunteering.
• Experience in behaviour support, mentoring, youth work or working with children and young people.
• Strong academic backgrounds and an interest in child development, psychology or education.
• Confidence supporting pupils with behavioural challenges and additional needs.
• Patient, proactive and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with their learning and academic development.
• Working with children and young people who require additional behavioural, emotional or educational support.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group interventions.
• Supporting classroom teachers to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and positive behaviour.
• Building strong, supportive relationships with pupils and school staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Academic background

Interest in child development

Education

Degree in Psychology

Educational Psychology

Education or related subject

Job description

Aspire People is recruiting Teaching Assistants to support primary and secondary pupils in Stockport. You will work across schools, delivering one-to-one and small-group interventions, and help create an inclusive learning environment while supporting teachers.

We welcome graduates with backgrounds in psychology or education, and candidates with experience in behaviour support or mentoring. DBS checks and UK right to work are required, with short-term and long-term opportunities available.