Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
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Psychology Graduate Scheme
Are you a Psychology graduate or current student interested in working in Special Educational Needs Schools and Behaviour Provisions in September?
Do you have a patient and empathetic approach, then we are looking for you?
The position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Hourly Pay: GBP10.20
We are working with schools across Cardiff with support staff vacancies for a September start. Many schools have shown an interest in Psychology graduates as they often have an interest in behaviour supported by academic theory but also understand the importance of well-being and the underlying understanding of additional learning needs. The roles provide the opportunity to gain first-hand experience and training in a school setting.
The ideal candidate will:
- Communicate effectively with other staff and students
- Be composed managing sometimes challenging behaviour and situations
- Transfer skills and theory to a practical school environment and have a genuine interest
- Be a good role model with an enthusiastic and eager approach
What Teaching Personnel can offer you:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Specialist trained consultants – supporting you in finding your ideal role
- Full access to high-quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training
- Supporting your COVID-secure safe return to work
- A straightforward Online Portal and diary to log your availability
- Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants
- A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward!
Apply:
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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