Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant
Location: Coventry
Salary: £450+ per week
Contract: Temporary to Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday (8:30am - 3:30pm)

Are you a Psychology Graduate or hold a degree in a related field?
Are you seeking a rewarding and challenging role supporting young people to help inspire and empower pupils to succeed?

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting a highly motivated and enthusiastic Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist SEN school based in Coventry. This is a full-time position, running Monday to Friday (8:30am - 3:30pm), and involves supporting young people with additional needs on both a 1:1 and small group basis.

Our partner school in Coventry caters for pupils aged 4 to 19 with a range of severe and complex learning difficulties, including autism spectrum conditions, profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), and associated medical needs. The school prides itself on offering tailored, personalised support through the use of individual Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs) to help each student overcome barriers to learning.

In this role, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to deliver targeted interventions and assist with daily classroom activities. You will provide additional support to students both individually and in small groups, supporting their academic, social, and emotional development. Candidates should also be prepared to assist with personal care as required and contribute to positive behaviour management strategies within the school.

If you are passionate about helping young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) access meaningful education and want to make a genuine impact on their lives, this could be the ideal opportunity for you!

Requirements:
• A bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment, patience, and resilience
• A valid UK driving licence is desirable but not essential

We also welcome applications from candidates without a Psychology degree but with relevant experience, including:
• Support work or care work
• Personal assistant roles
• Residential care work
• Community support work

If you are a passionate Psychology Graduate looking to make a difference in the education of young people with SEN, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please send an updated copy of your CV.

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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