Psychology Graduate - SEN Teaching Assistant | Growth

Aspire People; Shepreth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking Psychology Graduates to join a specialist school in Hertfordshire as SEN Teaching Assistants. You will support students aged 6-19, helping them overcome barriers to learning while developing communication, confidence and independence.

You will work alongside experienced teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals, gaining insight into different professional approaches and career pathways. Term-time, full-time, temp-to-perm.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) are essential.
• A psychology graduate with an interest in working with children.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient; able to communicate clearly.
• Comfortable working as part of a wider professional team.

Responsibilities

• Engage with learning and classroom activities.
• Help develop communication, confidence and independence.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support; assist personal care when required.
• Work alongside teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals to support learning.

Skills

Strong communicator

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Keen to learn and develop

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Aspire People is seeking Psychology Graduates to join a specialist school in Hertfordshire as SEN Teaching Assistants. You will support students aged 6-19, helping them overcome barriers to learning while developing communication, confidence and independence.

You will work alongside experienced teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals, gaining insight into different professional approaches and career pathways. Term-time, full-time, temp-to-perm.