Psychology Graduate Wanted

Aspire People; Royston, Meldreth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training

Potential permanent employment

Hands-on experience in SEN environment

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting Psychology Graduates to join a specialist school in Royston/Meldreth, Hertfordshire, as SEN Teaching Assistants supporting students aged 6-19 with additional needs.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups to help access learning, support communication and social development, and promote mental wellbeing and independence within a collaborative team.

The role offers full-time, term-time hours with a path to permanent employment and fully funded training.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in working with children and young people.
• Interest in psychology, education, therapy or mental health.
• Patience, empathy and resilience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Helping students access learning and participate in activities.
• Supporting communication and social development.
• Promoting emotional wellbeing and independence.
• Creating a positive, safe and nurturing environment.
• Supporting students with personal care when required.
• Working closely with teaching and specialist support staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Patience

Empathy

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Psychology Graduate - SEN Teaching Assistant

Royston / Meldreth, Hertfordshire

Salary: 22,996- 25,068

Full Time Term Time Temp to Perm

Are you a Psychology graduate considering a future career in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Mental Health, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy or Teaching?

Would you like to gain practical experience working with children and young people before taking your next career step?

We are recruiting Psychology Graduates to join a specialist school in the Royston/Meldreth area, supporting students aged 6-19 with a range of additional needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate who wants to build relevant experience while working alongside experienced teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals.

What will you be doing?

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support students throughout their school day. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Helping students access learning and participate in activities.
• Supporting communication and social development.
• Promoting emotional wellbeing and independence.
• Creating a positive, safe and nurturing environment.
• Supporting students with personal care when required.
• Working closely with teaching and specialist support staff.

Who are we looking for?

You don't necessarily need previous SEN experience. We're looking for graduates who demonstrate:

• A genuine interest in working with children and young people.
• An interest in psychology, education, therapy or mental health.
• Patience, empathy and resilience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Essential requirement: GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent.

Why apply?

This role offers much more than classroom experience. You will receive:

• Fully funded training.
• Recognised qualifications.
• Hands-on experience within a specialist educational environment.
• The opportunity to work alongside teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Potential permanent employment.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Working pattern: Full Time, Term Time Only

Right to Work: Applicants must have unrestricted right to work in the UK and reside in the UK full-time. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.