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Psychology Graduate Opportunity - Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 92.63 - 92.63 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Bath

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

Psychology Graduate Opportunity - Teaching Assistant | Behaviour, Emotional & Mental Health Support | SEN Career Pathway

Location: Bath, Radstock, Bradford-on-avon

Full-Time | Part time| Term Time Only

Psychology Graduates Wanted - Make a Real Difference

Are you a Psychology Graduate looking to gain valuable experience working with children and young people?

Do you have a passion for mental health, behaviour support, emotional wellbeing and helping students overcome barriers to learning?

This is an outstanding opportunity for an aspiring Educational Psychologist, SENCO, HLTA, Teacher, Learning Mentor or Pastoral Support Worker to develop hands-on experience in a supportive school environment while making a lasting impact on students' lives.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students both inside and outside the classroom, helping them to achieve academically, emotionally and socially.

Why This Role?

This position is ideal for Psychology graduates interested in:

Educational Psychology
Child Development
Mental Health
Behaviour Support
SEN (Special Educational Needs)
Learning Support
Pastoral Care
Teaching and Education
Youth Work
Social Care
Every day presents an opportunity to positively influence the lives of young people, supporting their wellbeing, confidence and personal growth while helping them reach their full potential.

The Role

Working alongside teachers, the SENCO and pastoral teams, you will:

Support students on a one-to-one and small-group basis.
Assist pupils with SEN, SEMH and additional learning needs.
Provide behaviour support and positive interventions.
Support students experiencing emotional or wellbeing challenges.
Help improve engagement, attendance and confidence.
Build strong and trusting relationships with students.
Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
Promote inclusion and equal access to learning.
Contribute to safeguarding and student wellbeing initiatives.
Support the delivery of personalised learning plans.

What We're Looking For

We are keen to hear from Psychology graduates who possess:

A degree in Psychology or a related subject.
A genuine passion for supporting young people.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Empathy, patience and resilience.
An interest in behaviour, mental health and emotional wellbeing.
A desire to pursue a career in education, SEN, psychology or pastoral support.
Previous experience working with children is beneficial but not essential. We welcome applications from graduates, support workers, youth workers, care workers and those looking to transition into education.

Training & Career Progression

We are committed to developing our staff and offer ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

This role can provide a pathway into:

SENCO
HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)
Pastoral Support
Learning Mentor
Behaviour Mentor
Inclusion Support
Safeguarding Roles
Teacher Training
Educational Psychology
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Wider Education and SEN Careers
You'll gain invaluable experience supporting students with behaviour, emotional needs, mental health challenges and special educational needs, providing an excellent foundation for a long-term career in education and student support.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development.
Clear career progression opportunities.
Supportive leadership and mentoring.
Meaningful and rewarding work.
Valuable school-based experience.
Opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.
Positive and inclusive working environment.

Apply Today

If you are a Psychology Graduate looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant role where you can support student wellbeing, develop your professional skills and make a real difference to young people's lives, we would love to hear from you.

Join a team dedicated to helping every student succeed academically, emotionally and socially.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

Before You Apply

Do not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:

Bank details.
National Insurance number.
Date of birth.

You should not be asked for payment or irrelevant information. If you have concerns about a job advert or employer, seek guidance on how to proceed.

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