Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant
Are you a Psychology Graduate, or have you studied a degree in a related field?
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs?
Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
Teaching Personnel are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Coventry. This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm, supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis, in small groups, and within whole-class learning environments.
The school caters for pupils from Early Years through to Post-16, providing a nurturing, inclusive, and highly supportive learning environment. Pupils have a range of complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), communication and interaction needs, sensory needs, and social, emotional, and behavioural challenges.
As a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in helping pupils access learning, develop independence, build communication skills, and achieve their individual goals. Some pupils may require support with personal care, mobility, and daily living skills, therefore applicants must be willing to assist in these areas where required.
This role would be particularly suitable for graduates considering future careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Teaching, Social Work, or other SEND-related professions.
Applications are also welcomed from candidates without a Psychology degree who have relevant experience in:
Support or care work
Residential care
Personal assistant roles
Youth work
Community-based support
Health and social care settings
Working with children or adults with additional needs
Requirements:
A Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field (desirable)
A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
Patience, resilience, empathy, and a flexible approach
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Key Responsibilities:
Supporting teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons
Providing 1:1 and small group interventions tailored to individual pupil needs
Supporting pupils with communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and learning activities
Assisting with the development of independence and life skills, particularly for Post-16 learners
Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teaching staff
Supporting pupils with personal care and medical needs where required
Promoting a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
If you are a passionate graduate looking to gain valuable experience within a specialist educational setting and make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people with SEND, we would love to hear from you.
To apply for this role, please submit your updated CV today.
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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.
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