Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant in Leeds to support a welcoming primary school from September. This full-time long-term role offers the chance to gain classroom experience before teacher training, with a trial day for shortlisted applicants.

You will assist in the provision space, support pupils with challenging behaviour or SEN, work across KS1–2 with class teachers, and deliver targeted intervention sessions outside the classroom to raise attainment.

Qualifications

• A degree in psychology or education related subject
• Recent, relevant experience working with young people is beneficial
• Confidence delivering intervention work to small groups
• A proactive attitude, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for education

Responsibilities

• Assist within the provision space of the school
• Support pupils with challenging behaviour and/or SEN needs
• Support across KS1-2, working alongside class teachers to deliver high-quality learning
• Deliver targeted intervention sessions outside of the classroom, helping to raise attainment
• A trial day will be offered for shortlisted applicants

Skills

Communication

Behaviour support

Intervention delivery

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Job description

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant
Location: Leeds
Start Date: ASAP
Full-Time Long-Term Role

Aspire People is currently seeking a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to support a vibrant and welcoming primary school to start in September. This exciting opportunity is ideal for someone with proven experience, or aspiring teachers who wish to work in a primary school before pursuing their teacher training.

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - The Role:
Assist within the provision space of the school
Support pupils with challenging behaviour and/or SEN needs
Support across KS1-2, working alongside class teachers to deliver high-quality learning
Deliver targeted intervention sessions outside of the classroom, helping to raise attainment
Full-time position, with the potential to become a permanent post for the right candidate
A trial day will be offered for shortlisted applicants
September start

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - You will need:
A degree in psychology or education related subject
Recent, relevant experience working with young people is beneficial
Confidence delivering intervention work to small groups
A proactive attitude, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for education

Interested?

If selected, you'll be invited for a trial day to demonstrate your skills and suitability for this rewarding opportunity.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.