Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant- Lewisham/Greenwich

Protocol Education Ltd; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and safeguarding training

Dedicated consultant support

Registration assistance

Long-term career development within教育

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd in Lewisham/Greenwich is seeking a Psychology graduate to join primary schools as a Teaching Assistant, delivering hands-on support for learning, behaviour and emotional wellbeing. This role offers a fantastic stepping stone for careers in Educational Psychology, Teaching or SEN support.

The position provides flexible daily supply, short-term and long-term opportunities with ongoing training and dedicated consultant support.

Qualifications

• A Psychology degree or related subject is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication is essential.
• Patience, empathy and resilience are important for daily school life.
• Experience with children or vulnerable individuals is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with additional learning needs.
• Support children with ASC, ADHD, SEMH and other SEN needs.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery.
• Help pupils build confidence, social skills and emotional regulation.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to staff.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Support small group interventions in literacy, numeracy and wellbeing.

Skills

Psychology degree

Strong communication

Empathy

Behaviour support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Job description

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant- Lewisham/Greenwich

Launch Your Career in Education - Perfect for Psychology Graduates!

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain hands-on experience working with children before pursuing a career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Teaching, Speech & Language Therapy or SEN support?

We are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistants to join welcoming primary schools across the local area. This is an excellent opportunity to develop valuable experience supporting children's learning, behaviour, emotional wellbeing and special educational needs within a school environment.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and SEN staff to support pupils both in and out of the classroom. Your day may include:

• Providing 1:1 support for pupils with additional learning needs
• Supporting children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH and other SEN requirements
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery
• Helping pupils develop confidence, social skills and emotional regulation
• Monitoring progress and providing feedback to teaching staff
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in learning
• Supporting small group interventions focused on literacy, numeracy and wellbeing

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds a degree in Psychology or a related subject
• Has a genuine passion for working with children and young people
• Is patient, empathetic and resilient
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Has experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals (desirable but not essential)
• Is considering a future career in education, psychology or child development

What You'll Gain

• Valuable classroom experience in primary schools
• Exposure to a range of SEN and behavioural support strategies
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Support from experienced education consultants
• Flexible daily supply, short-term and long-term opportunities
• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• A fantastic stepping stone into Educational Psychology, Teaching or SEN careers

Why Work With Us?

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to CPD and safeguarding training
• Opportunities in a variety of supportive school settings
• Quick and straightforward registration process
• Long-term career development within education

Whether you're a recent graduate or looking to gain practical experience before further study, we'd love to hear from you.

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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