Psychology Graduate TA

London Borough of Havering 

Graduate Teaching Assistant 

PAYE

Long term contracts

Mainstream Secondary 

Have you just completed a  Psychology degree and now looking for a new role for September? 

Perhaps you are an aspiring SEN Teacher?

Are you looking to gain some experience in a role working with SEND?

We here at Parker Smith are currently working with a fantastic Mainstream Secondary School in the London Borough of Havering, they are looking for  Graduate Teaching Assistant's to support their students and further their career working with SEND. Working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant is such a rewarding opportunity and you will go home and know you have made a difference, what an amazing end to your day! Experience working with SEND is always brilliant but equally the passion to work with SEND and the determination to learn can be enough. 

Working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant would suit somebody-

• Who not only delivers the job requirements but somebody who is kind, patient and who is willing to go the extra mile
• Who is an aspiring Teacher, Pastoral Worker, Child Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, SALT, Counsellor, and Social Worker, this will offer you relevant and vital experience for your chosen career path 
• That is a nurturing person who makes sure all students feel important and listened to
• Who wishes to help build children and young adults confidence to become independent and valued members of society
• Able to work with smaller groups or individuals. This could be by managing behaviour in class, helping them to develop their communication skills with peers or planning activities in line with class    lessons that could be easier for them to understand.
• Who acknowledges that some of the behaviour from students can be challenging and you must be comfortable and confident managing that behaviour 
• That is flexible as every day is different

Why work with us? 

• We have access to a wider range of job opportunities including vacancies that haven't been advertised yet :We have partnerships with multiple schools, Local Authorities, and educational organisations and can provide teachers with access to a wider range of job opportunities.
• Expertise in the SEND education industry: we have specialist knowledge and experience in the SEND education industry, including an understanding of school hiring practices and requirements, which can help teachers navigate the job search process more effectively.
• Assistance with CV and application materials:  we can provide guidance on preparing effective resumes and application materials, which can help you to stand out to schools
• Interview preparation and coaching: we provide interview preparation and coaching tailored to the specific school to help you feel more confident and prepared for interviews.
• Salary negotiation: we provide guidance on salary negotiation, ensuring that you receive a fair and competitive salary including SEN points, TLR etc
• One application - Multiple Opportunities: are you too busy to fill out lots of different application forms? register with us and only fill out one form
• Continued support: we can provide continued support throughout the job search process, even after a job offer has been made, including assistance with contract negotiations, relocation, and settling into a new teaching position.

If you think you would be an incredible asset to an already incredible team then please do get in touch by applying to this advert or emailing faye@psinclusion.co.uk

Unfortunately if you are not contacted within 5 working days it means your application has been unsuccessful, we will however keep your records on file and contact you if a job role becomes available that we believe is perfect for you.

Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. We will help you with this.

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