Psychology Graduate - Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider is seeking Psychology Graduates for full-time Learning Support Assistant roles in London. You will assist primary pupils with a range of SEND needs, such as Autism and ADHD, while gaining valuable experience in a classroom setting. Training will be provided, so while prior experience is advantageous, it is not essential. Ideal candidates are adaptable and dedicated to supporting children's individual needs through one-to-one and group interactions. Competitive pay and term-time hours included.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant

Competitive rates of pay

Term Time only

Free online SEND training

Free Team Teach Training

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children or adults with learning difficulties or disabilities is desirable.
• Commitment to at least 3-6 months availability.
• Willingness to learn new skills and complete training.

Responsibilities

• Support primary pupils with different SEND needs.
• Provide one-to-one and group support in classrooms.
• Help children with behaviors associated with their needs.

Skills

Experience with special educational needs

Ability to adapt to individual needs

Comfort with disruptive behaviours

Job description

Psychology Graduate - Teaching Assistant Primary SEND School Based in Kensington/Westminster Full-time. We are currently looking to recruit Psychology Graduates to work as full-time Learning Support Assistants within a SEND School in Central London. You will be supporting primary pupils with different SEND needs such as Autism, ADHD, complex needs. Experience in supporting pupils with SEND needs is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided. This position will give anyone considering a future in teaching valuable classroom-based experience supporting children on a one-to-one and group basis. We are looking for individuals that are dedicated and keen to help children of different age groups and have the ability to adapt to their individual needs.

Job Requirements

• Experience in supporting children or adults with learning difficulties or disabilities is desirable but not essential
• You must be comfortable with dealing with disruptive behaviours
• Valid DBS registered with the online update service or be willing to apply for a new one
• Available 3-5 days a week and able to commit to at least 3-6 months minimum
• Willing to learn new skills and happy to complete training

Benefits to you

• Dedicated consultant
• Competitive rates of pay
• Term Time only
• School hours of 8.30am-4pm
• A fast clearance process which can be accessed all online
• Free online SEND training
• Free Team Teach Training

If you would like more information or would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV today or speak to Claudia. Empowering Learning Ltd. are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.