Psychology Graduate

Connex Education; Sheffield; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a Psychology Graduate to join a SEND school in Sheffield as a Teaching Assistant. This full-time role involves mentoring students, fostering relationships, and providing support to help them achieve their goals. The position offers a competitive daily rate and opportunities for professional development through a SEND toolkit and career progression courses. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, and patience.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Free access to SEND toolkit skills development

Career progression courses

Wellbeing programme and refresher training

Qualifications

• Provide guidance and support in a mentoring relationship.
• Assist pupils in developing new skills and overcoming challenges.

Responsibilities

• Help pupils set and achieve personal and academic goals.
• Foster a supportive and trusting relationship with pupils.

Skills

Communication

Active Listening

Empathy

Interpersonal Skills

Patience

Education

Psychology Graduate

Job description

Psychology Graduate – SEND Teaching Assistant

Sheffield

£90 -£95 per day depending on experience

Hours – 8:30am to 3:30pm

To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK

About the School

Connex Education is working with a SEND school based in Sheffield that is recruiting for a Psychology Graduate to work as a SEND Teaching Assistant on a full-time basis. This could be a temp-to-perm position for the right candidate. The school caters for pupils with PMLD, MLD, and ASC across all ages.

About the Role

• Provide guidance and support to individuals in a mentoring relationship.
• Help pupils set and achieve personal and academic goals.
• Share knowledge and expertise in a specific field or area of interest.
• Assist pupils in developing new skills and overcoming challenges.
• Act as a role model and provide positive reinforcement to pupils.
• Foster a supportive and trusting relationship with pupils.

You Will Need

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Active listening skills to understand individual pupils’ needs and concerns.
• Empathy and the ability to relate to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with pupils.
• Patience and the ability to provide constructive feedback.

Benefits of Working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate.
• PAYE paid weekly.
• Free access to our SEND toolkit skills development package containing over 19 courses.
• Career progression via our Care to Classroom setting conversion course.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st-century classroom.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in children’s lives, we want to hear from you! Please submit your application today to explore this rewarding opportunity.

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.