Psychology/Criminology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Philosophy Education; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Psychology or Criminology Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND and SEMH needs in London. This role involves working closely with children on an individual basis during the school day and requires a strong passion for helping children with behavioural needs. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, and training will be provided for suitable interventions.

Qualifications

• Be a Psychology or Criminology Graduate.
• Experience in CAMHS or child mental health services is preferred.
• Passionate about supporting children with SEND or SEMH needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with pupils on a 1 to 1 basis during the school day.
• Provide support for pupils with identified behaviour and SEND needs.
• Collaborate with the SENCO and senior management.

Skills

Support for children with SEND

Understanding of SEMH needs

Experience in CAMHS

Education

Psychology or Criminology Graduate

Job description

Overview

Psychology or Criminology Graduate Teaching Assistant role in primary and SEND schools. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available.

Responsibilities

As a specialist teaching assistant you will work with pupils on a 1 to 1 basis during the school day. Pupils aged 5 to 11 years have identified behaviour, SEMH, or SEND needs (including ASD) that require full-time support. You will work with pupils in the classroom, in specialist mentoring sessions and during some break times. Some pupils may display challenging behaviour, and the school will provide training in suitable interventions and approaches. You will be part of the child’s support team, working closely with the SENCO and senior management, as well as outside agencies including therapists, healthcare professionals and CAMHS.

Qualifications

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

How to apply

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, due to the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If you have not been contacted within this timeframe, your application may have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a recruitment business advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.