Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to support students with special needs in Sheffield. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder, Social, Emotional or Mental Health needs, and other learning difficulties. Ideal candidates will have a patient and flexible approach, and while prior experience is advantageous, it is not required. Join a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and development, with the potential for your role to evolve into a permanent position. This is a fantastic chance to contribute positively to the lives of students while enhancing your career in education.

Benefits

Personal online lounge for availability updates

Competitive rates of pay

Professional support from expert consultants

Continued support through placements

Free in-person CPD courses

Qualifications

• Psychology graduates with an interest in special education are preferred.
• Existing DBS check is required, but new checks can be applied for.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support students' development and learning.
• Provide 1:1 support according to daily requirements.
• Ensure school policies, including behavior policies, are upheld.

Skills

Patience

Understanding of SEND

Flexibility

Experience with children or adults with SEND

Education

Psychology Degree

Job description

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant - Sheffield Based

Are you a Psychology graduate with an interest in developing your experience in working with students with additional needs? Do you have relevant experience or an interest in working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social, Emotional or Mental Health (SEMH) needs or PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties)? Are you hoping to go on to become an Educational Psychologist or Speech and Language Therapist?

We require teaching assistants to work with children who have special needs within our Sheffield Schools. This role will give you a good overview into working with special needs. We are specifically looking for psychology graduates who have a keen interest in developing their SEN skills and can also help out with interventions.

Person Specific Requirements:

1. A patient and understanding approach
2. An interest in working with students with SEND
3. Be flexible in your approach
4. Existing DBS check on the update service - NEW DBS CHECKS CAN BE APPLIED FOR
5. Existing experience working with children or adults with SEND advantageous, but not required

Responsibilities:

1. Assist and support with the development and learning of students within the school
2. Provide 1:1 and general support to students according to requirements for the day
3. Work alongside other teaching and support staff to ensure a safe and productive work environment is maintained
4. Be responsible for ensuring school policies are upheld including behaviour policies

Benefits of working with Protocol Education:

1. Your personal online lounge where you can update your availability for work
2. Competitive rates of pay
3. Professional support from our expert team of consultants
4. Continued support through all placements via a dedicated consultant
5. Free in person CPD courses

*pay is dependent on qualifications and experience

For more information or to apply, Please contact Sophie via phone [phone] or via email [e-mail]

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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