Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Psychology graduates to join as Teaching Assistants in Birmingham. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with children with varying learning abilities and special educational needs. Ideal for those aspiring to develop a career in Education Psychology or pursue a PGCE. The position emphasizes providing supportive environments to help students thrive, making it perfect for passionate individuals eager to make a difference in education. With ongoing professional development and the potential for a permanent contract, this role is an excellent stepping stone in your teaching career.

Benefits

Free professional development courses

In-house training and development

Long-term fixed supply post

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology is essential for this role.
• Experience working with children is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs in a primary school setting.
• Build rapport with students and assist their social and behavioral development.

Skills

Communication Skills

Support for Children with SEN

Mentoring

Team Collaboration

Education

Psychology (BA Hons)

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, Birmingham

col-narrow-left

Client:

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Work abroad Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Reference:

7cca75f0f240

Job Views:

10

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching are looking for strong and ambitious specialist Psychology graduates to work as Teaching Assistants in Primary schools in Birmingham. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic graduates with an interest in a career in Teaching who may have some previous experience in tutoring, although this is not essential.

The role is more specifically working with groups of children with varying learning ability and who may have special educational needs, who need additional support. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to pursue a career in Education Psychology or a PGCE in the future.

• Location – Birmingham
• Position – Teaching Assistant
• Type of work – 1:1 or small group work with children with SEN and behavioural difficulties
• Contract or position start date – Ongoing
• Duration / Likely Duration – Short time , Long Term
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) – Temporary
• Hours – – 4pm Mon – Fri (term time only)

Responsibilities:

• Working with and providing support to children with SEN (Special Educational Needs)
• Experience of supporting pupils
• The willingness to provide an environment in which pupils can reach their full potential
• The ability to build rapports with the children, supporting their social and behavioural needs, and acting as a mentor

Role Requirements:

• Psychology (BA Hons) degree
• DBS (clean and relevant) – Can be obtained through Prospero Teaching
• Safeguarding certificate
• A committed and enthusiastic attitude to work
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to form new relationships
• Previous experience working in primary schools.
• Good knowledge of different forms of SEN.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team
• Long term fixed supply post with a view to a permanent school based contract
• Ideal for graduates looking to gain experience within a primary school

Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit. Check our Blog for more information.

Bank or payment details should not be provided when applying for a job. Eurojobs.com is not responsible for any external website content. All applications should be made via the 'Apply now' button.

Created on 26/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom