Teaching Assistant

Are you a Psychology Graduate, or presently studying a degree related with Psychology?

Would you like a full time/part time work which is associated with your degree?

A renowned SEN School in Coventry is seeking to employ a Psychology Graduate to work as a teaching assistant supporting KS1/2 on a long-term basis starting ASAP. The role will involve supporting children with additional needs on a 1:1 and small group basis. This role is full time, Monday - Friday, 8:30am-15:30pm up until the end of the academic year with the opportunity to become a permanent staff.

This school caters for young people between the ages of 5-16 who have a range of special educational needs such as: Autism, Severe Learning difficulties, and PMLD. This well-established school has a fantastic attitude in its approach to its pupils, however some of the children may require assistance with personal care, so you must have a willingness to support with this element of the role. Also, some children can display verbally and physically challenging behaviour, therefore additional training such as Team-Teach would be beneficial; Teaching Personnel offer this training.

The successful Psychology Graduate will have a good theoretical understanding of Psychology and Special educational needs. You must also be confident, resilient and have a genuine desire to help young people with SEN progress.

School have also stated they will consider applicants without a Psychology degree if they have experience in the below areas:

• Support/care work
• Personal assistant work
• Residential care work
• Community based work

This is a genuinely excellent school which offers a great opportunity to work in your chosen field. This school can be also used as an opportunity to develop skills and experience for roles.

Located just outside of Coventry City Centre this school is easily accessible by both car and public transport.

If you would like to apply for this role, please send a copy of your CV to Sam Agbana on the details attached. Additionally, please call our office for any further information.

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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