Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; High Peak; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education is seeking a confident Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to support secondary students with SEMH needs. This full-time temporary role offers valuable experience, focusing on helping young people thrive academically and socially in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Free continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs or behavioral difficulties.
• Enhanced DBS can be obtained through Prospero Teaching.
• Safeguarding certificate and prevent awareness training required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to children with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Build rapport with students, aiding their social and behavioral development.
• Act as a mentor in a pastoral capacity.

Skills

Communication

Behavior management

Empathy

Education

Psychology (BA Hons) degree

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25.06.2025

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09.08.2025

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Job Description:

Psychology graduate – High Peak – February start

Prospero Teaching are looking for a confident and ambitious Psychology Graduate who has a genuine passion for education who is interested in supporting secondary aged students (11-16) who are struggling in school for any reason and being there to support them, either in their work or in a pastoral capacity at a secondary school in High Peak. It is essential that you have some kind of experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs, PTSD or ADHD..

Location High Peak
Position Graduate Teaching Assistant
Type of work General Teaching Assistant work with small groups of Children with SEMH needs
Start date February 2025
End date July 2025
Duration Temporary
Full time
Minimum rate – £100 per day
Hours 8:30 am 4pm : Mon Fri (term time only)

Responsibilities:

Working with and providing support to children with SEN (Special Educational Needs)
Experience of supporting pupils with SEMH needs
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
Enhanced DBS (clean, relevant and on the update service) Can be obtained through Prospero Teaching
Safeguarding certificate, prevent awareness, FGM – essential
Behaviour management training – desirable
A committed and enthusiastic attitude to work
A genuine passion for enriching young people in their education
Excellent communication skills and the ability to form new relationships

Previous experience working with young people
Good knowledge of SEMH/behavioural difficulties

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
Ideal for graduates looking to gain experience within an alternative educational setting