Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant
Prospero Teaching are looking for strong and ambitious specialist Psychology graduates to work as Teaching Assistants in Primary schools in Birmingham. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic graduates with an interest in a career in Teaching who may have some previous experience in tutoring, although this is not essential.
The role is more specifically working with groups of children with varying learning ability and who may have special educational needs, who need additional support. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to pursue a career in Education Psychology or a PGCE in the future.
Position Details:
- Location - Birmingham
- Position - Teaching Assistant
- Type of work - 1:1 or small group work with children with SEN and behavioural difficulties
- Contract or position start date - Ongoing
- Duration / Likely Duration - Short time , Long Term
- Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary
- Full time/part time - Full time / Part time
- Rate of pay - Minimum rate
- Hours - 8.20am - 4pm Mon - Fri (term time only)
Responsibilities:
- Working with and providing support to children with SEN (Special Educational Needs)
- Experience of supporting pupils
- The willingness to provide an environment in which pupils can reach their full potential
- The ability to build rapports with the children, supporting their social and behavioural needs, and acting as a mentor
Role Requirements:
- Psychology (BA Hons) degree
- DBS (clean and relevant) - Can be obtained through Prospero Teaching
- Safeguarding certificate
- A committed and enthusiastic attitude to work
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to form new relationships
Desirable:
- Previous experience working in primary schools.
- Good knowledge of different forms of SEN.
Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
- Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
- In-house Training and Development Team
- Long term fixed supply post with a view to a permanent school based contract
- Ideal for graduates looking to gain experience within a primary school
Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.