Job Description
Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - Secondary
Prospero Teaching are looking for passionate and ambitious Psychology Graduates with a passion for supporting SEN to work as Teaching Assistants in Specialist SEN schools in Maghull, Liverpool.
The role is more specifically working with groups of young people with varying learning ability and special educational needs. The schools are committed to pupil and teacher development, with track records of supporting graduates through teacher training applications. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to pursue a career in Education Psychology or a PGCE in the future.
Position Details:
Location - Liverpool/Maghull
Position - Graduate Teaching Assistant
Type of work - General Teaching Assistant work with small groups of young individuals
Contract or position start date - September
Duration / Likely Duration - End of the academic year
Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary
Full time/part time - Full time
Rate of pay - £85-95 per day
Hours - 8:30 am - 3:30pm : 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 secondary schools
Good knowledge of different forms of SEN.
Prospero Teaching can 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 secondary school
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.