Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant
- Special Needs
- Cardiff
- Flexible Working
Job description
Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - SEN Schools
Cardiff & Surrounding Areas Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available £92.63 per day Teaching Personnel
Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain hands-on experience working with children and young people with additional learning needs?
Teaching Personnel are recruiting enthusiastic and compassionate Psychology graduates to work as Teaching Assistants within Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools across Cardiff and the surrounding areas. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering a future career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Social Work, Counselling, or Teaching.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support pupils with a range of additional learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and learning difficulties.
- Work closely with teachers and specialist staff to deliver tailored support.
- Build positive relationships with pupils to help them achieve their educational and personal goals.
- Support both classroom-based learning and wider school activities.
- Promote a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
What We're Looking For
- A degree in Psychology or a related subject.
- A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Resilience, patience and a proactive attitude.
- Previous experience working with children or individuals with additional needs is desirable but not essential.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive daily rate of £92.63 per day.
- Full-time and part-time positions available to suit your availability.
- Valuable experience within SEN education settings.
- Ongoing support and professional development through Teaching Personnel.
- Opportunities to progress into longer-term and permanent school-based roles.
Location
Roles are available across Cardiff and the surrounding areas. Due to the locations of some schools, access to your own transport is preferred.
If you're a Psychology graduate looking to make a positive impact while gaining invaluable experience within education and SEN support, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today through Teaching Personnel to begin your career in education and specialist support services.
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.
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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