Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

The Role

Teaching personnel seeking Psychology graduates for a TA or Behaviour Mentor to work alongside student with highly complex SEMH/ SEN/ ASD/ PMLD pupils based in Plymouth. They are supporting the children in developing their academic, social and life skills to prepare them for the transition to life outside of education. Our schools offer a highly diverse, supportive environment and a driven educational community. Each are deeply motivated in supplying the highest quality of education for all pupils, perfectly tailored to their individual needs.

The ideal candidate

• The ability to enthuse, inspire others and have a ‘can-do attitude.
• A genuine desire to help/support pupils' learning and development.
• Resilient and able to work well in challenging situations.
• Experience working with young individuals within SEMH or SEND is excellent but is not essential.
• Commitment to helping every student progress and achieve.

Working with Teaching Personnel, you will benefit from:

Competitive daily pay rates starting at £80 per day, paid every Friday

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).

Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).

Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.

FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.

Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support

Teaching Personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We will help you with this.

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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