Psychology Graduate TA

Senploy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Educato Limited is recruiting for a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist SEN unit at a welcoming primary school in South Manchester. You will support primary pupils with autism and other needs, applying psychology knowledge to help access learning and develop communication and social skills.

Working with experienced teachers and SEN professionals, you will tailor support plans, encourage independence, and manage behaviours using positive strategies.

Qualifications

• A degree in Psychology (essential).
• Genuine interest in working with children with special educational needs.
• Understanding of child development, behaviour and emotional well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provide one to one and small group support for children within the SEN unit.
• Support pupils with autism and a range of additional learning and developmental needs.
• Use your understanding of psychology and child development to support pupils' individual needs.
• Help children develop communication, social and emotional regulation skills.
• Support the implementation of individual learning plans and behaviour strategies.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive interactions with peers.
• Help manage challenging behaviours using positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques.
• Adapt activities to support different learning styles and abilities.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals.
• Create a safe, positive and nurturing environment where every child feels supported.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Empathy

Patience

Education

Degree in Psychology

Job description

• SEN Unit Location: South Manchester Overview Educato is currently recruiting for Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant's to work within a specialist SEN unit at a welcoming primary school in South Manchester.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Psychology graduate who is passionate about working with children with additional needs and interested in developing a career within educational psychology, child development or special educational needs.

You will be supporting primary aged children with a range of special educational needs, including autism, communication difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs and other learning difficulties.

Working closely with experienced teachers and SEN professionals, you will provide tailored support to help children access learning, develop confidence, build relationships and reach their full potential.

Duties

• Provide one to one and small group support for children within the SEN unit.

Provide one to one and small group support for children within the SEN unit.

• Support pupils with autism and a range of additional learning and developmental needs.

Support pupils with autism and a range of additional learning and developmental needs.

• Use your understanding of psychology and child development to support pupils' individual needs.

Use your understanding of psychology and child development to support pupils' individual needs.

• Help children develop communication, social and emotional regulation skills.

Help children develop communication, social and emotional regulation skills.

• Support the implementation of individual learning plans and behaviour strategies.

Support the implementation of individual learning plans and behaviour strategies.

• Encourage independence, confidence and positive interactions with peers.

Encourage independence, confidence and positive interactions with peers.

• Help manage challenging behaviours using positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques.

Help manage challenging behaviours using positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques.

• Adapt activities to support different learning styles and abilities.

Adapt activities to support different learning styles and abilities.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals.

Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals.

• Create a safe, positive and nurturing environment where every child feels supported.

Create a safe, positive and nurturing environment where every child feels supported.

Requirements

A degree in Psychology (essential). A degree in Psychology (essential).

A genuine interest in working with children with special educational needs.

A genuine interest in working with children with special educational needs.

• An understanding of child development, behaviour and emotional well-being.

An understanding of child development, behaviour and emotional well-being.

• Previous experience working with children or individuals with additional needs is desirable but not essential.

Previous experience working with children or individuals with additional needs is desirable but not essential.

• A patient, empathetic and proactive approach.

A patient, empathetic and proactive approach.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• The ability to remain calm and positive when faced with challenging situations.

The ability to remain calm and positive when faced with challenging situations.

• A willingness to learn and develop within a specialist educational setting.

A willingness to learn and develop within a specialist educational setting.

Why Apply?

• An excellent opportunity for Psychology graduates looking to gain practical experience.

An excellent opportunity for Psychology graduates looking to gain practical experience.

• Valuable hands-on experience within a specialist SEN setting.

Valuable hands-on experience within a specialist SEN setting.

• Work alongside experienced SEN teachers and support professionals.

Work alongside experienced SEN teachers and support professionals.

• Develop your understanding of autism, child development and additional needs.

Develop your understanding of autism, child development and additional needs.

• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children's lives.

A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children's lives.

• Potential experience for those considering careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology or Special Educational Needs.

Potential experience for those considering careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology or Special Educational Needs.

Safeguarding This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references and full compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance and safer recruitment standards.

Overseas police checks may be required where applicable.

Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.

If you are a Psychology graduate looking to gain valuable experience in a school environment and make a real difference to children's lives, we would love to hear from you.

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