Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Psychology graduates to join as Teaching Assistants in Devizes. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with students with special educational needs, fostering their development and learning. Ideal candidates will possess a patient and flexible approach, with a keen interest in supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other challenges. The position offers both full and part-time roles, competitive pay rates, and ongoing support through placements. If you're passionate about making a difference in education, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Free in-person CPD courses

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Interest in working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other needs.
• Experience with children or adults with SEND is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and learning of students.
• Provide 1:1 support to students as needed.

Skills

Patience

Understanding of SEND

Flexibility

Education

Psychology Degree

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant

Are you a Psychology graduate with an interest in developing your experience in working with students with additional needs? Do you have relevant experience or an interest in working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social, Emotional or Mental Health (SEMH) needs or PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties)?

Are you hoping to go on to become an Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist or work in Clinical Psychology?

Protocol Education require Teaching Assistants to work with children who have special needs in the Salisbury area. There are multiple roles available in different provisions. They are specifically looking for psychology graduates who have a keen interest in developing their SEN skills and can also help out with interventions.

Start: September 2024

Expires: Friday 28th June

Hours: Usually -

Employment Type: Both full and part time roles available.

Requirements

• A patient and understanding approach

• An interest in working with students with SEND

• Be flexible in your approach

• Existing experience working with children or adults with SEND advantageous, but not required

Responsibilities

• Assist and support with the development and learning of students within the school

• Provide 1:1 and general support to students according to requirements for the day

• Work alongside other teaching and support staff to ensure a safe and productive work environment is maintained

• Be responsible for ensuring school policies are upheld including behaviour policies

Benefits of working with us

• Your personal online lounge where you can update your availability for work

• Competitive rates of pay

• Continued support through all placements via a dedicated consultant

• Free in person CPD courses.

If you are interested in this role please apply through this advert or apply on our Protocol Education website.

We pride ourselves on employing a wide range of educators from a variety of experienced backgrounds and settings as well as aspiring educators and teachers with diverse experiences and transferable skills who are passionate and caring individuals to educate children and young people within our schools.

Please note, to apply for this role you must have right to work in the UK.

If you feel you would be great for this role, apply today!

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 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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