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Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching
Posted 6 hours ago, valid for 8 hours
Location

Bury, Lancashire BL8 1JJ, England

Contract type

Part Time

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  • Prospero Teaching is seeking a confident Psychology Graduate to support secondary-aged students (11-16) in Bury starting in February 2025.
  • The role involves working with children who have SEMH needs, PTSD, or ADHD, and requires experience in supporting young people with these challenges.
  • This is a full-time, temporary position from February to July 2025, with a minimum salary of £100 per day, working Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4 pm during term time.
  • Candidates must hold a BA Hons in Psychology and have an enhanced DBS check, along with a safeguarding certificate and a genuine passion for education.
  • Previous experience with young people and knowledge of SEMH difficulties are desirable for this role.

Psychology graduate - Bury - February start

Prospero Teaching are looking for a confident and ambitious Psychology Graduate who has a genuine passion for education who is interested in supporting secondary aged students (11-16) who are struggling in school for any reason and being there to support them, either in their work or in a pastoral capacity at a secondary school in Bury. It is essential that you have some kind of experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs, PTSD or ADHD..

Position Details:

Location BuryPosition Graduate Teaching AssistantType of work General Teaching Assistant work with small groups of Children with SEMH needsStart date February 2025End date July 2025Duration TemporaryFull timeMinimum rate - £100 per dayHours 8:30 am 4pm : Mon Fri (term time only)

Responsibilities:

Working with and providing support to children with SEN (Special Educational Needs)Experience of supporting pupils with SEMH needsThe willingness to provide an environment in which pupils can reach their full potentialThe ability to build rapports with the children, supporting their social and behavioural needs, and acting as a mentor

Role Requirements:

Psychology (BA Hons) degreeEnhanced DBS (clean, relevant and on the update service) Can be obtained through Prospero TeachingSafeguarding certificate, prevent awareness, FGM - essentialBehaviour management training - desirableA committed and enthusiastic attitude to workA genuine passion for enriching young people in their educationExcellent communication skills and the ability to form new relationships

Desirable:

Previous experience working with young peopleGood knowledge of SEMH/behavioural difficulties

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour managementIn-house Training and Development TeamIdeal for graduates looking to gain experience within an alternative educational settingIf you would like to be considered for this role, please click apply 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.

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