Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant (Cardiff CF5)
Job description
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One of our 'GREEN' schools located in the Ely area is looking to recruit a Psychology Graduate for small group and one-to-one intervention & support. The school's restructuring and recent statements which have come through for children with Moderate Learning Difficulties and Challenging Behaviour have enabled the school to grow their team and therefore offers a recent Graduate the opportunity to start or expand their career in Education.
The School :
Located in Ely area of Cardiff, the school is a lovely two form entry family school. The low turnover of staff at the school highlights the well-being and experience that the school prides itself in. From teaching assistants to SLT members, everyone works very effectively together in the classroom, in a very fun and supportive atmosphere. It is necessary for the ideal candidate to work well within a team.
The Right Candidate :
You must be a recent Psychology Graduate and ideally have experience working within Education and/or with Children in general. Experience working with individuals and/or groups with Special Educational Needs is preferred and recommended however not compulsory. You must be willing to build a career in Education or Child Psychology and must be motivated to learn and develop your skills. Based on the general environment, the school are looking for someone with a friendly personality, a good sense of humour, a patient nature and be hard working.
The Role :
You will be working in a full time long term role (starting early March) with a strong opportunity to become permanent. You must be available to interview and/or trial before on a short notice. The role will essentially involve providing educational and emotional support to children with additional needs on a one-to-one or small group basis. You will be willing to help children from Reception to Year 6 throughout the school. Occasionally, the Headteacher may require you to help teachers with certain classes and year groups on a general basis.
Applicants must :
- Have the legal right to work in the UK
- Hold a Child Workforce Only DBS registered on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one - full assistance provided)
- Be registered with the Education Workforce Council (compulsory requirement in Wales) - please note that if you are living in England, you can still register with the EWC which will give you the opportunity to work on both sides of the border
- Provide at least two professional or character references
- Be available to interview and/or trial asap
- Be available to start on short notice
- Be living in Cardiff and/or have plans to move to Cardiff in the near future and/or be willing to travel to Cardiff
If you would like to apply for this position, please send your up-to-date CV to Zoe along with a short cover statement.
Please note - if the above role isn't quite right for you BUT you would still like to engage in a position within the education sector, please be advised that we are currently recruiting for several roles to start ASAP, throughout South East and South West Wales, within all year groups from Nursery to Year 6. You can forward you CV or contact us via telephone for further information.
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