Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; West of England; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Psychology Graduates for positions as Learning Support Assistants, Teaching Assistants and Student Support staff across Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Start ASAP, full-time preferred with long-term, permanent opportunities.

Ideal candidates have experience with children, a passion for child development and mental health, and strong communication skills. DBS checks or willingness to obtain one are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people
• Genuine interest in child development, mental health or SEND
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Calm, resilient and professional approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with students
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one

Responsibilities

• Support students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Work alongside teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
• Help students overcome barriers to learning
• Support pupils with SEND, SEMH and additional needs
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and engagement
• Deliver targeted interventions and mentoring support
• Build trusting relationships with students and families
• Help create a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Proactive attitude

Job description

Bristol & South Gloucestershire
Full-Time Preferred | Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities
Start Date: ASAP

I am recruiting on behalf of a number of mainstream secondary schools across Bristol and South Gloucestershire for enthusiastic and dedicated Psychology Graduates to work in Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant and Student Support roles.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates interested in pursuing careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology, Mental Health, Therapy, Youth Work, SEN Teaching or Social Care.

We're particularly keen to hear from graduates who have studied areas such as Child Development, Child Psychology, Special Educational Needs, Autism, ADHD, Mental Health, Counselling, or Disability Studies.

As a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Work alongside teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
• Help students overcome barriers to learning
• Support pupils with SEND, SEMH and additional needs
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and engagement
• Deliver targeted interventions and mentoring support
• Build trusting relationships with students and families
• Help create a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment

You may work with students who have:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• Dyslexia and learning difficulties
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Anxiety and low confidence
• Speech and language difficulties
• Additional educational or behavioural needs

• Psychology Graduates
• Child Psychology Graduates
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Graduates
• Counselling Students and Graduates
• Education Studies Graduates
• Criminology and Sociology Graduates
• Health & Social Care Graduates
• Individuals considering Educational Psychology or Teacher Training

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Experience working with children or young people
• A genuine interest in child development, mental health or SEND
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A calm, resilient and professional approach
• The ability to build positive relationships with students
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Full-time availability is highly desirable, as schools are seeking consistency and stability for the students they support.

• Gain invaluable experience before pursuing further study or training
• Work alongside experienced SEN, pastoral and teaching professionals
• Develop a deeper understanding of child development and learning needs
• Build experience for careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
• Access ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available

If you're a Psychology graduate looking to make a genuine difference while developing your experience within education, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a