Psychology Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant - South Shields

Protocol Education Limited; South Shields; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a Psychology Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs in a South Shields school. You will work Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, in a supportive classroom helping pupils access personalised learning plans.

This role offers valuable first-hand experience working with children needing extra support before progressing in further study or a teaching career. DBS checks and safeguarding training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Psychology Degree (or related subject) is required.
• Passion for supporting young people.
• Positive and proactive attitude.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEND on a 1:1 basis
• Assisting with personalised learning plans
• Supporting communication and social development
• Working alongside teachers and therapists
• Encouraging independence and confidence
• Monitoring and recording student progress

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive attitude

Supportive demeanor

Education

Psychology Degree (or related subject)

Job description

Psychology Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant - South Shields

Location: South Shields
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Full-Time

We are recruiting a Psychology Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities within a supportive school setting.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain first-hand experience working with children who require additional support before progressing into further study or a professional career.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEND on a 1:1 basis
• Assisting with personalised learning plans
• Supporting communication and social development
• Working alongside teachers and therapists
• Encouraging independence and confidence
• Monitoring and recording student progress

Requirements

• Psychology Degree (or related subject)
• Passion for supporting young people
• Positive and proactive attitude
• Strong communication skills

Drivers are advantageous due to school locations and potential opportunities across nearby provisions.

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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