Psychology Grads Wanted for Teaching Assistants in Liverpool. Job in Liverpool Education & Trai[...]

Tradewind Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking enthusiastic Psychology Graduates to work as Teaching Assistants in primary schools in North Liverpool. These roles involve supporting individual pupils, maintaining a positive learning environment, and engaging in their academic and emotional development. Ideal for graduates aiming for careers in education or psychology. Positions to start ASAP and last for the academic year.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Psychology or related field is essential.
• Experience or willingness to support children with special needs.
• Ability to contribute to pupils' health and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Support activities for individual or groups of children.
• Assist teachers in planning and delivering lessons.
• Maintain safety and security of pupils.

Skills

Support for pupils individually or in groups

Ability to manage pupil behaviour

Strong communication skills

Organizing effective learning environments

Education

Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is looking for enthusiastic Psychology Graduates to work as Teaching Assistants in our Primary schools in North Liverpool

These roles will involve supporting children in a one-to-one capacity, helping to create a positive learning environment and providing valuable academic and emotional support.

These positions are starting ASAP and have the potential to run for the full academic year - ideal for graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in education, particularly those considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, or child development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support for pupils either individually or in groups

• Support the activities of individuals or groups of children Participate in the education of children, including contributing to their health and well-being
• Support children with special needs (if appropriate to the focus of the role)

Support to the teacher(s)

• Provide support for learning activities by

- supporting the teacher in the planning and evaluation of learning activities

- supporting the delivery of learning activities

• Support in organising effective learning environments and maintaining appropriate records
• Support literacy and numeracy activities in the classroom
• Support the maintenance of pupil safety and security
• Contribute to the management of pupil behaviour by

- promoting school policies with regards to pupil behaviour

- supporting the implementation of strategies to manage pupil behaviour

• Undertake routine marking in line with school policy
• Provide clerical/admin. support, e.g. photocopying, collecting money, administer coursework.

Support for the school

• Provide support to colleagues
• Develop own effectiveness in a support role

Support for the curriculum

• Support the use of information and communication technology in the classroom

Interested? please apply now and take the next step in your teaching career!