Psychology Teaching Assistant

Academics; Havering-Atte-Bower; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Good transport links

Dedicated education consultant support

Job summary

Academics is seeking a Psychology Teaching Assistant in Havering to support pupils with emotional and behavioural needs, creating a calm, positive learning environment. This role involves one-to-one and small-group work under experienced staff guidance, with potential for ongoing permanent opportunities.

The ideal candidate has a Psychology or Education background, strong communication, and empathy, and is comfortable managing challenging behaviours in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Psychology, Education or related experience is advantageous.
• Experience supporting children or young people is beneficial.
• Understanding of emotional and behavioural needs.
• Patient, calm and empathetic approach.
• Confident managing challenging situations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Support pupils experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Help manage challenging behaviour using appropriate strategies.
• Encourage pupils to engage positively with learning.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff.
• Promote pupils' emotional wellbeing and independence.

Skills

Strong communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Psychology or Education background

Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply

Job description

Psychology Teaching Assistant - Havering

Are you a Psychology graduate or Teaching Assistant with a genuine interest in supporting children with their emotional wellbeing and behaviour? Academics are working with a supportive school in Havering that is looking for a dedicated Psychology Teaching Assistant to join their team ASAP.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to gain valuable experience supporting pupils who may have experienced emotional trauma and can display challenging behaviour.

Position: Psychology Teaching Assistant

Location: Havering

Contract: Long-term, ASAP until July 2027, with the opportunity to go permanent afterwards

Pay: £93-£120 per day

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

As a Psychology Teaching Assistant in Havering, you will work closely with pupils who require additional emotional and behavioural support. You will help create a calm, safe and positive environment where pupils can feel supported and begin to build confidence.

You will work alongside experienced staff to understand individual needs, encourage positive behaviour and help pupils engage with their education.

This role would particularly suit someone with a background in Psychology, Education, SEN, Mental Health or Behaviour Support, although candidates with relevant experience and a passion for working with young people are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Support pupils experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Help manage challenging behaviour using appropriate strategies.
• Encourage pupils to engage positively with learning.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff.
• Promote pupils' emotional wellbeing and independence.

Candidate Requirements

• Psychology, Education or related experience is advantageous.
• Experience supporting children or young people is beneficial.
• Understanding of emotional and behavioural needs.
• Patient, calm and empathetic approach.
• Confident managing challenging situations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply.

What Academics Offer

• £93-£120 per day.
• ASAP start.
• Long-term contract until July 2027.
• Opportunity to go permanent afterwards.
• Onsite parking.
• Good transport links.
• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy