Teaching Assistant
- Teaching Assistant
- Greater Manchester
- Full Time
Job description
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Are you a recent Psychology graduate with a passion for child development, mental health, or education? Are you eager to gain hands-on experience working with children in a rewarding, school-based environment?
At Teaching Personnel, our schools are looking for enthusiastic and caring Psychology graduates to work within their team and support the wellbeing, learning, and behaviour of pupils in primary schools. This is the perfect opportunity for graduates considering careers in educational psychology, clinical psychology, teaching, counselling, or social work.
Your role will include:
- Supporting individual pupils or small groups with social, emotional, or learning needs
- Assisting teachers in creating inclusive and supportive classrooms
- Helping deliver interventions (e.g. emotional regulation, social skills, literacy support)
- Building trusting relationships with children and staff
- Observing and understanding pupil behaviour and development
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a degree in Psychology or a closely related field
- Is compassionate, reliable, and eager to learn
- Communicates effectively with children and adults
- Wants to make a real difference in young lives
Why work with Teaching Personnel?
- Choice and Variety: A wide range of roles and job opportunities to choose from.
- Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy: Continuous Professional Development to support your growth.
- Pay: Weekly pay based on your skills, experience, flexibility, and availability.
- myTP: Digital services that simplify your work admin and communication.
- Safe Working Practice: Protecting your reputation.
- Excellence in Education Awards: Recognizing the positive impact you make in schools.
If you're interested in this role, please send an updated copy of your CV, outlining your recent experience, along with your contact number. I will get in touch with you shortly to discuss the next steps.
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.
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