Psychology Graduate - Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Shepreth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking Psychology Graduates to join a specialist school in Hertfordshire as SEN Teaching Assistants. You will support students aged 6-19, helping them overcome barriers to learning while developing communication, confidence and independence.

You will work alongside experienced teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals, gaining insight into different professional approaches and career pathways. Term-time, full-time, temp-to-perm.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) are essential.
• A psychology graduate with an interest in working with children.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient; able to communicate clearly.
• Comfortable working as part of a wider professional team.

Responsibilities

• Engage with learning and classroom activities.
• Help develop communication, confidence and independence.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support; assist personal care when required.
• Work alongside teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals to support learning.

Skills

Strong communicator

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Keen to learn and develop

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Psychology Graduate - Build Your Career in SEN

Royston / Meldreth, Hertfordshire | £22,996-£25,068 | Full Time | Term Time | Temp to Perm

Your Psychology degree is the start of your career - now it's time to gain the experience that can take you to the next level.

We're looking for enthusiastic Psychology Graduates to join a specialist school in Hertfordshire as SEN Teaching Assistants.

If you're thinking about a future in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Therapy, Mental Health, Teaching or Social Care, this role will give you the opportunity to develop valuable practical experience in a supportive professional environment.

What Makes This Role Different?

You'll work directly with children and young people aged 6-19, helping them overcome barriers to learning and develop their communication, confidence and independence.

You'll also work alongside experienced teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals, giving you valuable insight into different professional approaches and career pathways.

Students may have needs including:

• Autism
• ADHD
• Learning difficulties
• Communication needs
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

Your Day-to-Day Role

You'll help students to:

• Engage with learning and classroom activities.
• Develop communication and social skills.
• Build confidence and independence.
• Manage emotions and develop positive routines.
• Participate in individual and group activities.

You'll also provide 1:1 and small-group support, contribute to a safe and nurturing environment, and provide personal care where required.

Are You the Right Person?

• A Psychology graduate with an interest in working with children.
• Considering a career in psychology, therapy, education, mental health or social care.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient.
• A strong communicator.
• Comfortable working as part of a wider professional team.
• Keen to learn and develop.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) are essential.

What You'll Get in Return

• Fully funded training.
• Recognised qualifications.
• Hands-on experience within a specialist setting.
• Exposure to experienced teachers and therapists.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Potential progression into a permanent position.

Working hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Working pattern: Full Time, Term Time Only

Right to Work: Applicants must have unrestricted right to work in the UK and reside in the UK full-time. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available.

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