Psychology Graduate. Job in Hackney Education & Training Jobs

Veritas Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking Psychology Graduates to join as SEN Teaching Assistants in Hackney, North London. This full-time role involves supporting pupils with additional needs, implementing learning plans, and creating a positive learning environment. Candidates should hold a degree in Psychology and exhibit qualities like empathy and proactivity. This position is an excellent start for those aspiring to careers in education or clinical psychology.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in child development, mental health, or education.
• Experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with additional needs (e.g. ASD, ADHD).
• Working one-to-one and in small groups with guidance.
• Helping implement individual learning plans.
• Assisting with behaviour management and emotional regulation.
• Promoting inclusion and a positive learning environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patient

Proactivity

Education

Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Psychology Graduates

Pay: 90- 110 per day

Full-time/ Term Time only

Hackney, North London

We're currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Psychology graduates to join our partner schools as SEN Teaching Assistants. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a practical setting and build a strong foundation for a future career in education, clinical psychology, or child development.

Psychology Graduate Roles

• Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs (e.g. ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language)
• Working one-to-one and in small groups under the guidance of the SENCO and classroom teacher
• Helping implement individual learning plans (EHCPs)
• Assisting with behaviour management and emotional regulation
• Promoting inclusion and a positive learning environment

Psychology Graduate Requirements

• Degree in Psychology (or related field)
• Genuine interest in child development, mental health, or education
• Patient, empathetic, and proactive
• Experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential)
• Aspiring Educational Psychologists, Therapists, or Teachers encouraged to apply

If you're interested in this Psychology Graduate as a SEN Teaching Assistant position, please contact Alexandra Mayhew-Lewis at Veritas Education.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'