Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant. Job in Greenwich Education & Training Jobs

Veritas Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistants to join their team in South London. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact on students' lives by supporting their educational journey. Ideal candidates will be recent psychology graduates who are enthusiastic, resilient, and have a strong understanding of behaviour management. You will work closely with teachers to foster a safe and engaging classroom environment, helping students of all abilities to thrive. If you are passionate about education and eager to support young learners, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Recent psychology graduate with a passion for supporting students.
• Experience working with young people, especially those with learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Support students in achieving their attainment levels.
• Promote positive behaviour and assist with learning development.
• Create a safe learning environment for children.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Empathy

Resilience

Patience

Experience with SEN

Education

Psychology Degree

Related Subject Degree

Job description

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistants required

South London

£95-£105 per day

ASAP start

Veritas are currently working with a number of primary, secondary, and SEN schools across South London. These schools are looking for dedicated and resilient graduate Teaching Assistants with a psychology background to work in full-time roles starting ASAP. They are looking for candidates who will be a positive influence and role model for children and young students. The position will involve supporting students at all levels in a classroom setting.

You will ideally have some experience in working with young people; perhaps you may have an interest in teaching in the future. Experience or knowledge in working with young people with learning difficulties would be beneficial. You will be empathetic, resilient, and confident with behaviour management.

Responsibilities of Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant include:

• Working proactively to help students achieve their attainment levels
• Encouraging students to engage proactively with their learning
• Helping to provide a safe environment for children to learn
• Assisting the teacher in areas including behaviour management, consistently promoting positive behaviour, and in assisting with their general learning and development

Key skills and experience of Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant needed:

• Recent psychology (or related subject) graduate
• Experience supporting students, including those with special educational needs (SEN)
• Strong behaviour management
• Enthusiastic
• Resilient and patient
• Desirable: experience working with children or young adults in an educational setting

If you wish to be considered, please respond to this advert by sending your up-to-date CV.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have the legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'