Flexible School Support Roles for Psychology Graduates

Connex Education Partnership; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development courses

Wellbeing programme

Flexible placements

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership in Taunton is recruiting psychology graduates and students for school-based support roles across multiple BWMAT schools. Roles include classroom assistance, one-to-one and small-group support, and helping pupils engage with learning, with flexible day-to-day to long-term placements.

These roles provide practical experience in working with children and young people, developing communication, behaviour support, inclusion, and pupil wellbeing skills in a supportive

Qualifications

• A psychology degree, current psychology studies, or a closely related qualification.
• Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, empathetic, and positive approach.
• Confidence supporting pupils individually and in small groups.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom under the guidance of teaching staff.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to help pupils engage with learning.
• Use understanding of child development to support individual needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and the wider school community.
• Observe pupil progress and share feedback with teaching staff.
• Follow safeguarding, behaviour, and confidentiality procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience and empathy

Confidence with pupils (one-to-one &小-

Education

Psychology degree or current psychology studies

Job description

Connex Education Partnership in Taunton is recruiting psychology graduates and students for school-based support roles across multiple BWMAT schools. Roles include classroom assistance, one-to-one and small-group support, and helping pupils engage with learning, with flexible day-to-day to long-term placements.

These roles provide practical experience in working with children and young people, developing communication, behaviour support, inclusion, and pupil wellbeing skills in a supportive