Psychology/Criminology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Philosophy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking psychology and criminology graduates to work as teaching assistants in primary schools in Greater London. You will support children aged 5-11 with behavioral and mental health needs, working closely with school staff and outside agencies. Experience in child mental health services is a plus. This role offers a flexible opportunity to help young people thrive in an educational setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a degree in Psychology or Criminology.
• Experience in CAMHS or child mental health services is preferred.
• Passion for supporting children with SEND and SEMH needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children on a 1 to 1 basis during the school day.
• Work with children aged 5 - 11 with behavioral needs.
• Collaborate with SENCO and senior management team.

Skills

Understanding of child mental health

Confidence

Proactivity

Education

Psychology or Criminology Graduate

Job description

Job Description

• Full-time and part-time roles available
• Primary & SEND schools

Are you a psychology / criminology graduate who would like to work with children with behavioural and mental health needs? We currently have a large number of schools that are looking for confident and proactive graduates with a good understanding of child mental health to work as teaching assistants.

As a specialist teaching assistant you will be working with pupils on a 1 to 1 basis during the school day. Pupils will range in age from 5 - 11 years old and will have identified behaviour, SEMH, SEN including ASD needs that require support on a full‑time basis. You will be working with pupils in the classroom, in specialist mentoring sessions and in during some break times. Some pupils will display more challenging behaviour and the school will be able to train you in suitable interventions and approaches. As part of the child's support team, you will work closely with the schools SENCO and senior management team, as well as outside agencies including therapists, healthcare professionals and CAMHS.

Application Requirements

• Be a Psychology or Criminology Graduate
• Have experience in CAMHS / child mental health services
• Be passionate about supporting children with SEND / SEMH needs

If you are interested in this opportunity to work with young people in schools in your local area, please apply with an up to date CV.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.