Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant in Sheffield. This role is ideal for those passionate about supporting students with special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder and other challenges. You will gain invaluable experience while working alongside skilled professionals in a supportive environment. The position offers competitive pay rates and opportunities for professional development, including free in-person training courses. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of students, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Professional support from consultants

Free in-person CPD courses

Online lounge for availability updates

Qualifications

• Psychology graduates with an interest in special needs education.
• Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder and SEMH is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the learning of students with special needs.
• Provide 1:1 support to students as required.
• Maintain a safe and productive work environment.

Skills

Patience

Understanding of SEND

Flexibility

Experience with children or adults with SEND

Education

Psychology Degree

Job description

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Client:

Protocol Education

Location:

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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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, 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:

• A patient and understanding approach

• An interest in working with students with SEND

• Be flexible in your approach

• Existing DBS check on the update service- NEW DBS CHECKS CAN BE APPLIED FOR

• Existing experience working with children or adults with SEND advantageous, but not required

Responsibilities

• Assist and support with the development and learning of students within the school

• Provide 1:1 and general support to students according to requirements for the day

• Work alongside other teaching and support staff to ensure a safe and productive work environment is maintained

• Be responsible for ensuring school policies are upheld including behaviour policies

Benefits of working with Protocol Education

• Your personal online lounge where you can update your availability for work

• Competitive rates of pay

• Professional support from our expert team of consultants

• Continued support through all placements via a dedicated consultant

• Free in person CPD courses.

*pay is dependant on qualifications and experience

For more information or to apply, Please contact Sophie via phone [phone] or via email [emailprotected]

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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