Psychology Graduate LSA

Protocol Education Ltd; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking passionate individuals to work as Teaching Assistants in Filton. No qualifications or experience are necessary, only the drive to make a difference in children's lives. You will support children with diverse needs and help manage behavior while working alongside teachers. This role offers flexibility with full or part-time options and competitive pay, along with bonuses for referrals. Join today and help shape the future of education!

Benefits

Competitive pay rate

Weekly payments via PAYE

Social events and networking

£50 bonus for referrals

Qualifications

• Candidates must care deeply for children's education and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• No specific qualifications or experience needed, just a passion for making a difference.
• Ability to support learning and manage classroom behavior effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support children alongside the class teacher in their learning.
• Manage pupil behavior to maintain a positive learning environment.
• De-escalate situations while ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Conduct small group activities and work with children with additional needs.
• Report safeguarding concerns as per school's policies.

Skills

Passion for education

Calm and reassuring nature

Positive attitude

Ability to manage behavior

Job description

Protocol Education are recruiting for Psychology Graduates/Students who are looking to build their experience of working with children/in schools.

We are looking for passionate individuals who are wanting to build a career in working with children. We can offer full or part time and flexible days. As a Teaching Assistant you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of different schools and with children of different ages and abilitites. You do not need any qualifications or experience but the drive and passion to make a difference to the lives of children. You will mostly be working alongside the class teacher to provide support to the children and in some cases on a 1:1 basis. The needs of the children can vary, and in some cases the children may have complex learning difficulties.

The role of a teaching assistant can be a challenging one so patience, a friendly approach and a good sense of humour are required. A long with the skills to help the children learn and develop to the best of their abilities.

The Role

• To work alongside the class teacher in supporting children with their learning
• To manage the behaviour of pupils whilst they undertake their work and ensuring a constructive and positive environment is always enforced
• De-escalating situations within the classroom in the correct way certifying safeguarding procedures are always adhered
• Carrying out small group work and working with children with additional needs
• Reporting any safeguarding concerns using the school’s referral procedures and safeguarding policies

The Candidate

• Someone who truly cares for the education of children and thrives in a fast paced environment
• A person who has a passion for making a difference to the lives of children
• Someone who has a calm and reassuring nature
• A positive attitude and a flexible and enthusiastic approach to their work

What you can expect from Protocol Education

• An extremely competitive pay rate
• Weekly pay which is paid through PAYE (No hidden umbrella costs)
• Social events, opportunity to network with other educational staff
• £50 bonus if you refer a friend to Protocol!

If this is the role for you, apply today!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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