Psychology/Criminology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Medirest Signature; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in Manchester is seeking Graduate Teaching Assistants to work with pupils facing behavioural challenges. This role is ideal for Psychology or Criminology graduates looking to gain classroom experience and further their careers in education, with opportunities for permanent positions and additional responsibilities, such as leading after-school activities.

Benefits

Access to CPD opportunities

DBS refund scheme

Personal consultant support

Qualifications

• Graduates in Psychology or Criminology required.
• Knowledge of working with disengaged pupils is beneficial.
• Strong commitment to supporting students in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with behavioural difficulties and help re-engage them in learning.
• Act as a role model and provide focused attention to bridge the attainment gap.
• Possibility to lead after-school clubs and child psychology sessions.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Behaviour Management

Education

Psychology Degree

Criminology Degree

Job description

Graduate Teaching assistant role

Monarch Education are currently working in partnership with 'Good' primary school in the M14 area of Manchester.

In line with the needs of this school, we are currently actively seeking to recruit Graduate Level Teaching / Support Assistants to work with pupils with behavioural difficulties or those who have become disengaged with the curriculum.

The school have expressed an interested to work with Psychology and Criminology Graduates, to utilise their knowledge and skills to help minimise disruption and bring pupils back on track. The right candidates would be working in the classroom, supporting pupils who display low-level behavioural difficulties or who have become distracted from their learning. You would be working alongside these pupils as a strong role model, working to understand the pupil's background and needs to help bring them back on track and minimise disruption in the classroom.

These pupils are often performing just slightly below national expected standards, and require focused attention and additional support to bridge this attainment gap in the core subjects (Reading, Spelling & Grammar, Maths, and Phonics).

This is wonderful opportunity for graduates of this calibre to embark on their career in Education. You would be classroom based, but there would also be opportunity to further utilise your skills to lead after-school clubs / child psychology sessions. These are ideal roles for candidates who are looking to start a PGCE and wish to continue gaining experience in this sector.

These roles would be longer term positions, with the potential for permanent or fixed term contracts for candidates who really impress!

Working for Monarch you will:

• Work with your designated consultant who will listen to your career goals and work alongside you to help you achieve them!
• Work with consultants who have a lot of experience of being a teacher themselves
• Have access to CPD opportunities
• Be fully supported throughout the duration of your placement
• DBS refund scheme - a full refund of your DBS cost

If you would like to speak further about these opportunities please apply or email your CV and you will be contacted within 48 hours.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures. Your application will be subject to 2 references and an enhanced DBS check.