Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Visionedu; Exeter; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency is seeking a dedicated Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant to support primary-aged students in Exeter. This full-time role offers the chance to work with students with additional needs, providing invaluable experience for those aspiring to careers in teaching or educational psychology.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in Psychology or related field.
• Experience supporting primary-aged students with SEN.
• Passionate about pursuing a career in education or therapy.

Responsibilities

• Support primary-aged students with EHCPs in individual or small group settings.
• Implement behaviour management strategies for socialisation and emotional regulation.
• Assist students academically and pastorally to achieve their potential.

Skills

Support for students with ASD

Behaviour management

Building positive relationships

Education

2.1 or higher in Psychology or related field

Job description

Join to apply for the Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant role at Vision for Education Ltd.

Are you a recent graduate with a 2.1 or higher in Psychology or a related field? Are you passionate about pursuing a career in Teaching, Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Speech and Language Therapy?

Do you have experience supporting primary-aged students with ASD, special educational needs (SEN), or other learning difficulties? Are you eager to work with SEN students as a Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant, gaining invaluable experience to further your career in education or therapy?

We are currently seeking a dedicated Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant to join a wonderful primary school in Exeter. This role will provide you with the opportunity to support students with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs), as well as those requiring additional support.

Key Information About The Role

• Position: Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant
• Full-Time: Monday to Friday, term-time
• Ideal for: Aspiring Educational Psychologists, Teachers, or other related fields
• Key Responsibilities:
• Support primary-aged students with EHCPs, working with them individually or in small groups (up to 5 students).
• Implement behaviour management strategies to help students with socialisation, building routines, and emotional regulation.
• Assist students with both academic and pastoral aspects of their school life, supporting them to achieve their full potential.
• Build positive relationships with both students and staff to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

This inclusive primary school in Plymouth is committed to offering a well-rounded education for a diverse student body, including those with Moderate Learning Difficulties, ASD, and emotional and behavioural difficulties. As a Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting students both inside and outside the classroom.

About Us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We’re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a Psychology Graduate who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like to take on this rewarding challenge, we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities, contact us by phone or email.