Psychology Graduate. Job in Leeds Education & Training Jobs

Engage 2; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted education recruitment agency in Leeds is seeking a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Key Stage 2 pupil with autism. This full-time position offers significant exposure to the educational environment, ideal for psychology graduates wanting to pursue a career in teaching. Candidates must possess a recent psychology degree and show creativity and patience to engage students effectively.

Benefits

Market-leading pay rates

Free CPD sessions

Wellbeing support

Retail offers from partners

Qualifications

• Must have a second-class degree or higher in psychology.
• Desire to work as an Educational or Clinical Psychologist.
• Experience or awareness of supporting pupils with Special Needs.

Responsibilities

• Support a Key Stage 2 pupil with autism on a 1 to 1 basis.
• Work within a school setting to improve pupil attainment.
• Engage in creative activities to stimulate learning.

Skills

Education passion

Creativity in engaging students

Patient and nurturing approach

Education

Recent psychology degree

Job description

Are you a Psychology Graduate with a second-class degree or higher?

Are you an aspiring Educational / Clinical Psychologist or Speech and Language Therapist keen to work with pupils with Special Needs?

Would you like to gain further exposure of working within a school setting as you work towards your career goals?

We're currently looking to appoint an SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a Primary School in South Leeds. This is a long term, full time position with the potential of a permanent position for the right candidate. Ideally the successful person will be able to start in September, however we also have vacancies that will commence in October. The successful candidate will be supporting a Key Stage 2 pupil with autism on a 1 to 1 basis. The school have a dedicated senior leadership team who are passionate about supporting and developing their staff team.

The ideal applicant will have:

• A recent psychology degree
• A real passion for education and improving the attainment of pupils
• Bags of creativity for stimulating and engaging pupils
• Have a patient and nurturing approach in the classroom

Highlights of becoming an Engage Teaching Assistant

• Market-leading pay rates
• Full-time and part-time positions are available
• Develop your knowledge of the national curriculum
• Ideal post for graduates looking to move into a career in teaching

About us:

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

• Free CPD sessions
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!
• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

How to apply:

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role. All applicants must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.

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