Recent University Psychology Graduate

Are you a psychology graduate looking to put your degree into practice while developing valuable skills for your future career? Prospero Teaching is offering an incredible opportunity to work as a Teaching Assistant in a supportive Special Educational Needs (SEN) setting. Would you like to use your psychology expertise to support children with additional needs, helping them thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Working closely with students aged 11-18 years who may struggle in mainstream education. This is the ideal job if you want to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic SEN environment that aligns with your academic background. It allows you to build a strong foundation for a future career in psychology, education or even therapy. As a complex needs teaching assistant, you will be joining a team that is highly dedicated, nurturing and skilled to deliver the best support for pupils. All pupils are encouraged and challenged to explore their full potential. Contract/Position Location - Bournemouth Position - Teaching Assistant Start date - Jan Contract type Temp to perm Full time/part time Full-time Minimum rate of pay Minimum rate GBP85.10 per day Hours 9:00am 3:30pm Experience, Training and Qualifications A recent Psychology graduate with a passion for supporting children with additional needs. Strong interpersonal skills and a patient, empathetic approach. A proactive, adaptable mindset and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. Any experience in SEN, education, or child development (advantageous but not essential). A DBS on the Update Service (Or Willingness to apply for one) To be eligible for this role through Prospero Teaching, you must: Hold Right to Work in the UK Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application Provide two professional child related references that cover the last two years If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. 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 and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people. Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate: Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management In-house Training and Development Team