Psychology Graduate - Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking recent graduates for roles in SEMH secondary schools across Nottingham. The position involves supporting students with additional needs in a 1:1 and small group setting. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Psychology or relevant fields and a passion for promoting student well-being. This role offers an opportunity to work closely with experienced teachers and a supportive leadership team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology or a relevant degree like Maths, English or Sociology.
• Experience with young people is desirable but not essential.
• Experience working with children with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups delivering maths intervention sessions.
• Provide pastoral and academic support to students.
• Mentor students who have left mainstream education.

Skills

Passion for promoting social and emotional well-being

Resilience in handling challenging behaviour

Empathy and patience

Education

Degree in Psychology or a related field

A Level 3 qualification in Education or Childcare

Job description

Overview

Are you a recent graduate looking for work in education?

Calling all graduates looking for work in education and school settings

We are working with SEMH secondary schools across Manchester, who support students with additional needs.

Prospero require graduates to work with pupils who come from challenging backgrounds. The role will start as soon as possible and continue into September and the rest of the academic year.

You will be responsible for supporting pupils 1:1 and with small groups delivering intervention sessions in maths where you will provide intensive support to small groups of learners.

The students you will be working with have been taken out of mainstream education due to mental health needs, or behaviour challenges and therefore need extra Pastoral and Academic support, as well as mentoring.

You will be supported by outstanding teachers and a strong, highly recognised leadership team.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Psychology, or a relevant degree such as Maths, English, Sociology Criminology, the Arts, Dance, Drama, Sports or a background in Health & Social care background
• Previous experience working with young people (which we can reference) desirable but not essential
• Relevant experience working with children or young people with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties is essential.
• A Level 3 qualification in Education, Childcare, or a related field is desirable but not mandatory.
• A genuine passion for promoting the social and emotional well-being of students, coupled with empathy and patience.
• Ability to remain resilient and handle challenging behavior in a composed and professional manner.
• Familiarity with safeguarding procedures and a commitment to ensuring the welfare and safety of students.
• Up to date behaviour management training (desirable, we can provide training)

To be eligible for this role through Prospero Teaching

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced DBS that is registered on the update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide professional references to cover the last 2 years

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy