Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Shape A Life are seeking fantastic graduates to work alongside an Ofsted ‘Good’ primary school in Leicester, supporting learners 1:1 and on a small group basis, both inside and outside the classroom. This role will be Working with children who need extra support due to behavioural issues and or specific learning difficulties. This is a great opportunity for you if you are looking for experience before beginning a career in teaching or as an educational psychologist.

The Opportunity

We will offer you a long-term temporary contract, full-time (Monday – Friday) for the full of the academic 24/25 year term-time only, as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in our school in Leicester. The positions are for a September start, with a pay rate of £450-£500 per week. This is a chance for you to gain classroom experience which will lay the essential foundations for your career, whether that is in the education or health and social care world!

What to expect?

• Provide teaching support 1:1 and in small groups
• To assist with the general pastoral care of students
• Promote positive values, attitudes, and good pupil behaviour
• Actively encourage the inclusion of all students to participate in the life and activities of the school.
• Support the teacher with monitoring progress.
• Assisting in the planning and learning activities.
• Support pupils with their educational and social development by modelling positive behaviour and demonstrating high expectations.
• Promote and reinforce the inclusion, acceptance and integration of all pupils.

What you need?

• Degree 2:2 or above
• The ability to work well with children, teachers and parents
• The attitude to be professional, well-presented, trustworthy and ethical
• A positive and motivational attitude with flexible and resourceful thinking

Don’t heisitate apply today!

Shape A Life is committed to the welfare of children and employs a rigorous safeguarding approach to recruitment. Successful applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check, right-to-work checks and a minimum of two suitable references.

Job Types: Full-time, Graduate

Pay: £400.00-£500.00 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: KS/SPARK