Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant
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| Job Type | Permanent Part Time |
| Location | Bradford, West Yorkshire |
| Area | Bradford, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Special Education - SEN Support Staff |
| Salary | £83 - £90 per day |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | Psych TA_1712336423 |
| Job Views | 153 |
- Description
Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Contract Type: Monday-Friday (Full-Time/Part time - 8:30am-3:30pm) -Temporary -Term Time Only
Salary: £83-£90 a day
Are you a Psychology Graduate looking for experience to become an Educational or Clinical Psychologist? Veritas Education are searching for Psychology Graduates to work in a primary special school in Bradford. In this role you will be supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and complex needs and challenging behaviours.
This role will enable you to use your knowledge and experience from your psychology degree and you can put it into practice in the classroom. You will be supporting primary aged students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) and Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH). Some of the children may experience challenging behaviours. You will be working alongside a team of highly trained specialist staff in a nurturing environment.
Role:
- Assist students in small groups and on a 1-1 basis with their individual and educational tasks.
- Interact with the children throughout the school day and assist on the playground.
- Be a fantastic role model and encourage positive behaviour.
- Be confident with behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
- Build positive relationships with students and staff.
- Have good knowledge of the National Curriculum to support students with their learning.
- An optimistic outlook and determination to make a difference to children's education.
- Hard working and flexible to meet the needs of the children.
Requirements:
- 2:2 in a Psychology university degree.
- Previous experience supporting adults or children with SEN in an educational or care setting is essential.
- Safeguarding training is essential, this can be offered by veritas.
- Level 2 Team Teach is desirable, although this training can be offered by Veritas.
- Candidates must hold or be willing to apply for an enhanced DBS upon registration.
- Have proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
What we offer
- Competitive rates of pay.
- CPD courses including safeguarding and Team Teach to enhance your professional portfolio.
- A specialist consultant.
- A wide range of schools to gain experience.
- Temporary to permanent, full time and part time positions are available.
If you have the experience and skills required for this role, please contact Courtney Shepherd on 0113 403 2200 or send your CV and any training/certificates to cshepherd@veritas-education.com
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
