Psychology Graduate - Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a nurturing environment, working alongside experienced staff in an Outstanding-rated primary school. Ideal candidates should have a passion for helping students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other learning difficulties, and be flexible in their approach. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact while developing your skills in education, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Supportive work environment

Potential for permanent position

Qualifications

• Psychology graduates with an interest in special needs education.
• Experience with SEND is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support with the development and learning of students.
• Provide 1:1 and general support to students as needed.
• Ensure school policies, including behavior policies, are upheld.

Skills

Psychology

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)

Patience

Flexibility

Education

Psychology Degree

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Psychology Graduate - Teaching Assistant, Sunbury

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Client:

Protocol Education

Location:

Sunbury, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant - Sunbury

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 or work in Clinical Psychology?

Then look no further as this is one of the nicest schools I work with and they are very supportive and welcoming with all new staff.

My client requires a teaching assistant to work with children who have special needs within an "Outstanding Ofsted" Rated Primary School in Sunbury. This role will give you a good overview into working with special needs. They are specifically looking for psychology graduates who have a keen interest in developing their SEN skills and can also help out with interventions.

• The positions are to start ASAP and will go permanent for the right candidate

• 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

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 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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