Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Exciting Opportunity: Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Are you a recent Psychology graduate with a passion for supporting young people's educational and emotional development? Do you aspire to pursue a career in education or psychology? Join us as a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant at an Ofsted good secondary school in South Manchester. This is a full-time position starting in September and continuing until the end of the academic year, with the potential for the role to become permanent based on performance and school requirements.

Role Overview:

As a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Coordinators) to support students' academic progress and well-being. Your role will encompass a range of responsibilities, including:

1. Classroom Support: Assisting teachers in delivering lessons, providing one-to-one support to students, and facilitating group activities to enhance learning outcomes and engagement.

2. Individual Support: Working with students who have special educational needs (SEN), behavioural challenges, or social-emotional difficulties, providing tailored interventions and support to help them overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

3. Behaviour Management: Implementing behaviour management strategies and techniques to promote positive behaviour and create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.

4. Data Collection and Analysis: Collecting and analysing data on student progress, behaviour, and attendance, and providing feedback to teachers and senior leaders to inform intervention strategies and support plans.

5. Mentoring and Counselling: Providing mentoring, guidance, and emotional support to students, helping them develop resilience, coping skills, and strategies to manage stress and anxiety.

6. Collaboration: Collaborating with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to develop and implement individual education plans (IEPs), behaviour support plans, and interventions tailored to meet the diverse needs of students.

Requirements:

• A degree in Psychology or a related field is essential for this role, along with a genuine interest in working with young people and supporting their academic and emotional development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents/carers.
• Empathy, patience, and resilience, with a compassionate and supportive approach to working with students facing challenges or barriers to learning.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively, balancing multiple responsibilities and priorities in a dynamic school environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability, with a willingness to learn and develop new skills, take initiative, and contribute positively to the school community.

Benefits:

• Competitive weekly salary ranging from £419.25 to £500, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Full-time position available to start in September and continue until the end of the academic year, with the opportunity for the role to become permanent based on performance and school requirements.
• Professional development and training opportunities provided by Teaching Personnel to enhance your skills and knowledge in education, psychology, and special educational needs.
• The chance to gain valuable experience working in a supportive and collaborative school environment, making a meaningful difference to the lives of students.

If you are a dedicated and compassionate Psychology graduate looking to kickstart your career in education or psychology, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant and embark on a rewarding journey of supporting student success and well-being.

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.