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Psychology Graduates
Location: Southwark, South East London
Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time
Are you a Psychology graduate passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
If you're eager to apply your understanding of psychology to help young learners thrive, this role is the perfect opportunity to make a lasting difference!
About the Role:
Career Teachers is looking for committed Psychology Graduates to join our network as Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) in primary schools across Southwark. This role involves working directly with SEN children, supporting their learning and development and ensuring they receive the guidance and encouragement needed to succeed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one and small group support to children with SEN, including those with autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and other developmental needs.
- Assist teachers in implementing and adapting lessons to meet the unique needs of SEN students.
- Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where children feel supported and motivated to learn.
- Use a variety of communication techniques and learning aids to engage SEN students effectively.
- Encourage students' social and emotional development, promoting positive behaviours and interactions.
About You:
- A recent Psychology graduate with a strong interest in supporting children with SEN.
- Compassionate, patient, and able to build trust and rapport with children who have diverse needs.
- Knowledge of behavioural management strategies and a good understanding of SEN conditions (autism, ADHD, etc.) is beneficial.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, as you'll be working closely with teachers, parents, and other support staff.
- Previous experience in a school or SEN environment is desirable but not essential.
Why Join Career Teachers?
- Gain specialized experience working with SEN children in primary education.
- Access ongoing professional development and SEN training opportunities.
- Join a network of supportive and like-minded professionals dedicated to making a positive difference.
- Competitive pay and flexible work options to suit your career path.
If you're a caring and motivated Psychology graduate ready to support children with SEN, we want to hear from you! Apply today and begin a rewarding career that impacts young lives in meaningful ways.
Career Teachers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.
At Career Teachers we are fully compliant with Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring you receive equal treatment for pay and conditions after a 12 week qualifying period. Please ask for further details.
All quoted rates are inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay.
Benefits of working with Career Teachers
Free CPD
Access to Skills Network
Refer a friend scheme
Recognition programme
Affinity Extra - Thousands of discounts on multiple high street shops including coffee and cinemas, plus other benefits and a Health & Wellbeing portal.
These benefits are applicable to those who are working with Career Teachers. You will gain access to the Affinity Extra this portal once you start working with us.
Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to:
- Attend an interview in person;
- Give details for us to complete Reference checks;
- Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.
