Location: Gloucester, GL1Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Roles: Full-time and part-time opportunities available Pay: £89 per day (depending on experience and qualifications) Contract: Initially temporary, with potential to become permanent for the right candidate Are you a psychology graduate eager to put your knowledge into practice and make a real difference in young people’s lives? Axcis Education is partnering with a welcoming primary school in the heart of Gloucester, offering exceptional learning spaces such as a Forest School and a specialised SEND Resource Base, where children thrive through creative, hands-on and individualised learning. Why Psychology Graduates Make Fantastic SEN Teaching Assistants: Your background in child development, behaviour and learning psychology gives you valuable insight into how children think, feel, and learn. As a psychology graduate, you naturally bring: - Empathy and emotional intelligence to understand and respond to students’ individual needs. - Analytical and observational skills to identify learning barriers and support behaviour positively. - A calm, reflective approach to help create a nurturing, structured environment where every child can succeed. This role is ideal if you’re considering a career in educational psychology, clinical psychology, or teaching, and want hands-on experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) — including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. About the Role: - You’ll work alongside class teachers and the SEND team to: - Support individual and small groups of pupils with additional learning or emotional needs. - Adapt learning activities to suit each child’s strengths and needs. - Encourage social skills, confidence, and independence. - Foster a positive, inclusive classroom culture. What We’re Looking For: - A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and wellbeing. - Patience, resilience, and a proactive approach. - Strong communication and teamwork skills. - Experience with children or young people (through volunteering, tutoring, mentoring, or paid work) is highly desirable. If you’re a psychology graduate ready to gain valuable experience in education while making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with Axcis Education to find out more about this rewarding opportunity. INDSW
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