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Psychology Graduate - Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Macclesfield, Cheshire SK117UX, England

Salary

£100 per day

Contract type

Part Time

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  • Prospero Teaching is seeking strong and ambitious Psychology graduates to work as Teaching Assistants in specialist SEN schools located in Macclesfield.
  • The role involves providing support to children with varying learning abilities and special educational needs, focusing on emotional and social learning difficulties.
  • Candidates must hold a Psychology (BA Hons) degree and have a clean DBS, with a minimum pay rate of £100 per day for full-time positions.
  • This temporary role is set to start ASAP and offers an excellent opportunity for those interested in pursuing a career in Education Psychology or a PGCE.
  • The school is dedicated to the professional development of its staff, supporting graduates through teacher training applications.

Prospero Teaching are looking for strong and ambitious Psychology graduates to work as Teaching Assistants in a specialists SEN schools in Macclesfield. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic graduates with an interest in a career in Special Education Needs.

Specifically, this role includes working with groups of children with varying learning abilities and special educational needs. The school is committed to pupil and teacher development, with a track record 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 - Macclesfield
  • Position - Teaching Assistant
  • Type of work - 1:1 work with children with emotional and social learning difficulties and/or Special Education Needs
  • Contract or position start date - ASAP
  • Duration / Likely Duration - Temp - Perm
  • Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary
  • Full time/part time - Full time
  • Rate of pay - Minimum rate £100/day
  • Hours - 8:45 am - 3.45pm : 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

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

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.