Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - North Shields

Protocol Education; North East; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education’s partner SEND provision in North Shields is seeking a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND and to gain practical experience in education and psychology.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, aid learning activities, support emotional wellbeing and behaviour, and help pupils access learning while building essential communication and social development skills.

Qualifications

• Psychology degree or related qualification.
• Strong communication skills.
• Positive and resilient attitude.
• Experience with children desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Assist with learning activities and interventions.
• Support emotional regulation and wellbeing.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Monitor pupil progress and achievements.
• Support social and communication development.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Positive attitude

Passion for helping young people

Education

Psychology degree or related qualification

Job description

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - North Shields

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain practical experience supporting children and young people with additional needs before progressing into Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Teaching, Speech & Language Therapy or Mental Health Services?

Protocol Education is working with a specialist SEND provision in North Shields seeking a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated support team.

Location: North Shields
Contract: Full-Time | Term-Time Only

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity to build your understanding of child development, behaviour management and SEND provision while making a genuine difference to pupils' lives.

You will work with students with Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs and communication difficulties, supporting them to access learning, develop independence and achieve positive outcomes.

You'll gain valuable experience working alongside Teachers, SENCOs, Educational Psychologists and Therapists while developing the skills needed for future careers in education and psychology.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Assisting with learning activities and interventions
• Supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Building strong and trusting relationships
• Monitoring pupil progress and achievements
• Supporting social and communication development

We're Looking For

• Psychology degree or related qualification
• Strong communication skills
• Positive and resilient attitude
• Passion for supporting young people
• Previous experience with children desirable but not essential

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.
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