Psychology Graduates and Students

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

Psychology Graduates and Students
Taunton
£93 - £100 per day
November Starts - GCA Approved Supplier

About the Role

Connex Education is delighted to be working exclusively alongside a respected Multi Academy Trust (BWMAT) to recruit psychology graduates and students for school-based support opportunities starting as soon as possible.

We are currently supporting a number of friendly and inclusive BWMAT schools across Taunton, with flexible opportunities available on a day-to-day, short-term, and long-term basis. Roles may include supporting pupils in the classroom, working with children who have additional needs, and providing one-to-one or small-group support.

This is an excellent opportunity for psychology graduates and current students who want to gain practical experience working with children and young people while developing transferable skills in communication, behaviour support, inclusion, and pupil wellbeing.

Key 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 your 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 relevant feedback with teaching staff.
• Follow school safeguarding, behaviour, and confidentiality procedures.

Job Requirements

• A psychology degree, current psychology studies, or a closely related qualification.
• A genuine interest in working with children and young people in an educational setting.
• An understanding of child development, behaviour, or additional learning needs.
• Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, empathetic, and positive approach.
• Confidence supporting pupils individually and in small groups.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Flexibility, reliability, and confidence adapting to different school environments.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion, and diversity.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.

Why Join Connex Education?

• Competitive daily rate - PAYE Paid weekly
• Exclusive opportunities to work in Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust (BWMAT) schools across Taunton.
• Free access to professional development courses to support your school-based experience.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for today’s classroom
• Flexible opportunities to suit your lifestyle and career goals.
• Day-to-day, short-term, and long-term placements available.
• Dedicated support with CVs, applications, and interviews.
• GCA Approved Supplier.
• £400 referral bonus scheme for October

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. All candidates are assessed on merit alone.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.