Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant Scheme - Sunderland, Washington, and South Shields

Are you a Psychology graduate looking for a part-time or full-time role in Education? 

Daily rate: £77-£90 per day

Working hours: 8.30am - 3.30pm or similar

Start Date: September 2023 or sooner

At Teaching Personnel, we are working closely with successful secondary schools and colleges across the Sunderland, Washington, and South Shields with support staff vacancies. Many of our client schools have shown an interest in Psychology graduates for these roles, as they often have an interest in behaviour supported by academic theory, but also understand the importance of both well-being and additional learning needs. These type of roles provide the opportunity to gain first-hand experience in a school setting for future career progression into teaching or working with children and young people.

The ideal Psychology graduate will:

• Communicate effectively with other staff and students, monitoring developments and progress 
• Be composed, sometimes managing challenging behaviour and situations
• Transfer skills and theory to a practical school environment and have a genuine interest - potentially considering a future career working with young people and/or SEMH
• Be a positive role model with a proactive and confident approach
• Work on a 1:1 basis with students who require additional support 
• Provide general classroom support
• Be patient and understanding of the students’ needs and circumstances

No prior experience required - just a willingness to get involved in the classroom setting.

Teaching Personnel are the leading provider of education staff in the UK, making a difference everyday through staffing, intervention and supply Our ethos promotes passion for education, team spirit, championing quality and always improving. Do your values align with ours?

If this sounds like you and you are interested in this role, please submit your CV using the link provided below. If you would like more information, please contact the Tyne Tees Secondary Branch. We look forward to hearing from you.

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.
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