Psychology Grad: SEN Reception TA – 1:1 Support (Greenwich)

Pertemps Education Network; Eltham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Education consultant support

Job summary

Pertemps Education Network is partnering with a welcoming Greenwich primary school to recruit a Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to support Reception pupils with additional needs.

The role is ideal for graduates in psychology, education, sociology or child development who are passionate about autism, neurodiversity and early childhood development, with a patient, empathetic approach and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in psychology, education, sociology or child development.
• Interest in autism, neurodiversity and early childhood development.
• Patient, nurturing, empathetic and resilient.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience with children or individuals with additional needs is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 and small-group support to Reception pupils with additional needs.
• Support children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), communication difficulties, speech and language needs and developmental delays.
• Encourage early communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and independence.
• Support children's learning through play-based activities and the EYFS curriculum.
• Develop positive relationships with pupils to build confidence, engagement and emotional security.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals to implement tailored support strategies.
• Assist with personal care where required.

Skills

Psychology graduate

Interest in autism

Empathetic

Resilient

Strong communication

Education

Recent Psychology/Education/Sociology/Child Development graduate

Job description

Pertemps Education Network is partnering with a welcoming Greenwich primary school to recruit a Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to support Reception pupils with additional needs.

The role is ideal for graduates in psychology, education, sociology or child development who are passionate about autism, neurodiversity and early childhood development, with a patient, empathetic approach and strong communication skills.