Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel is seeking a passionate and motivated Psychology Graduate to join a secondary school in Newcastle as a Behaviour Support Assistant. This full-time position begins in September and will continue until the end of the academic year, with the potential for a permanent role depending on performance.

About the Role:
As a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional development. This position is particularly well-suited for graduates with a background in psychology who are interested in pursuing a career in education, mental health, or related fields.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with diverse needs, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons by adapting materials and strategies to meet individual student needs.
• Observe and support students' progress, identifying areas where additional assistance may be required.
• Use psychological principles to help students develop positive coping mechanisms, resilience, and confidence.
• Promote positive behaviour and create a supportive learning environment.
• Collaborate with school staff, including teachers, SEN coordinators, and pastoral teams, to implement personalized support plans.
• Contribute to assessments and provide feedback on students’ progress to teachers and parents where appropriate.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and contribute to the wider school community.

What We’re Looking For:
The ideal candidate will:

• Be a recent graduate in psychology or a related field.
• Have a genuine passion for supporting young people and helping them achieve their potential.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Demonstrate empathy, patience, and resilience in working with students facing challenges.
• Have some experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable groups (desirable but not essential).
• Be committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive weekly pay ranging from £419.25 to £500, processed through Teaching Personnel.
• An opportunity to gain valuable experience working in a school setting.
• The chance to apply psychological knowledge to real-world educational challenges.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and career prospects.
• The potential for the role to become permanent based on performance and school needs.

This role provides an excellent foundation for aspiring educational psychologists, teachers, or mental health professionals.

If you are eager to make a positive impact on the lives of young people and are excited by the opportunity to apply your psychological knowledge in a school setting, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your suitability for the role. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website 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 undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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