Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Veritas Education; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education are recruiting Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistants to support SEN schools across East London. These full-time roles start ASAP and offer daily rates of £95-£120.

The successful candidate will have a psychology or related degree and experience supporting children or young people with SEN. You will provide one-to-one, small-group and classroom support to help students engage and develop academically, socially and emotionally.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathetic approach to supporting students.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEN/additional needs desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one, small-group and whole-class support to students with SEN.
• Support students with their learning, development and engagement.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
• Work closely with teachers and other staff to meet individual student needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students and act as a consistent role model.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Education

Psychology or related degree

Job description

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

SEN schools

East London

£95-£120 per day

ASAP start

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - SEN Schools

Veritas Education are looking for resilient and experienced Psychology Graduates to join SEN schools across East London. These full-time roles are available to start as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will have previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN and additional needs, alongside a flexible and individualised approach to student support. You will provide one-to-one, small-group and classroom support, helping students engage with learning and develop academically, socially and emotionally.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one, small-group and whole-class support to students with SEN.
• Support students with their learning, development and engagement.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
• Work closely with teachers and other staff to meet individual student needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students and act as a consistent role model.

Key Requirements:

• Psychology or related degree.
• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN/additional needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Resilient, patient and empathetic approach.
• Enthusiastic and committed to supporting students.
• Experience within an educational or specialist SEN setting is highly desirable.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'