Psychology Graduates

TN United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to support students with special needs in Shrewsbury. This temporary role offers invaluable experience for those aspiring to become Educational Psychologists or Speech and Language Therapists. You will assist in the development of students, providing tailored support and collaborating with staff to ensure a productive learning environment. Ideal for psychology graduates eager to enhance their skills in special educational needs, this opportunity promises professional growth and the potential for permanent roles in the future.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Supportive school environment

Potential for permanent roles

Qualifications

• Interest in supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other needs.
• Experience with children or adults with SEND is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the development and learning of students.
• Provide 1:1 and general support to students based on daily requirements.
• Collaborate with staff to maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Patience

Understanding of SEND

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Psychology

Job description

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Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant

Are you a Psychology graduate interested in gaining experience working with students with additional needs? Do you have relevant experience or an interest in supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social, Emotional or Mental Health (SEMH) needs, or PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties)?

Are you aspiring to become an Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, or work in Clinical Psychology? If so, this opportunity at a highly supportive and welcoming school in the Shropshire area could be ideal for you.

Protocol Education is seeking Teaching Assistants to support children with special needs in secondary schools. This role offers valuable insight into working with special needs and is particularly suited for psychology graduates keen to develop their SEN skills and assist with interventions.

Requirements

1. A patient and understanding approach
2. An interest in working with students with SEND
3. Flexibility in your approach
4. An existing DBS check on the update service (new checks can be applied for)
5. Experience working with children or adults with SEND is advantageous but not required

Responsibilities

1. Assist and support the development and learning of students within the school
2. Provide 1:1 and general support to students based on daily requirements
3. Collaborate with other staff to maintain a safe and productive environment
4. Uphold school policies, including behaviour policies

Applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training. Please refer to the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates are inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with potential for permanent roles in the future.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding children and will conduct safeguarding checks in line with DfE guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education,’ which may include online searches of shortlisted candidates.

We offer free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training. All candidates must have or obtain a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Full assistance will be provided. For our privacy policy, please visit the Protocol Education website.