Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant (Year 3)

Protocol Education Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 23.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a motivated Psychology graduate to join a welcoming primary school in Kenton as a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant. You will support a Year 3 class, helping with English, Maths and learning activities, under the guidance of the class teacher.

This role offers hands-on classroom experience, training and progression opportunities in education or child-focused professions.

Formación

• Degree in Psychology or related subject.
• Genuine passion for supporting children's development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of child development and learning theories.

Responsabilidades

• Support pupils across the Year 3 curriculum in English, Maths and foundation subjects.
• Deliver interventions and small-group activities to boost learning outcomes.
• Provide additional support for pupils with varying learning needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and classroom participation.
• Build relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

Conocimientos

Psychology degree

Child development knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Descripción del empleo

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain valuable experience in education before pursuing a career in Educational Psychology, Teaching, Child Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, or a related field?

A welcoming and supportive primary school in Kenton is seeking an enthusiastic Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning within a Year 3 classroom. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your understanding of child development, behaviour, learning needs and classroom practice while making a positive impact on pupils' academic and social progress.

The Role

As a Year 3 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils both individually and in small groups. You will help create an engaging learning environment, promote positive behaviour and provide targeted support to children who may require additional assistance with their learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils across the Year 3 curriculum in English, Maths and foundation subjects.
• Deliver interventions and small-group activities to boost learning outcomes.
• Provide additional support for pupils with varying learning needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and classroom participation.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Assist with the preparation of learning resources and classroom activities.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.

The Ideal Candidate

• A degree in Psychology (or a related subject).
• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• An understanding of child development and learning theories.
• A proactive, patient and resilient approach.
• Experience working with children, whether through placements, voluntary work, tutoring, sports coaching or youth work, is desirable but not essential.

What the School Offers

• A nurturing and inclusive school environment.
• Opportunities to gain hands-on classroom experience.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Support from experienced teachers and senior leaders.
• Excellent experience for those considering a career in education or child-focused professions.

If you are a motivated Psychology graduate eager to gain meaningful classroom experience and make a difference in children's education, we would 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.