Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant
Salary/Rate:£100 Per Day PAYE
Job type:Contract
Town/City:Enfield
County:North East London
Type of Role:Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant
Job ref:8604
Post Date:11.02.25
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About the Role
Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant
Specialist School Settings
ASAP start - April 2025 or September 2025
Are you a recent graduate looking for a rewarding role supporting young people with SEND in a specialist setting?
A specialist school in Enfield is looking for passionate Psychology Graduates who are looking to work with young people with SEND. The school caters to students with complex needs, with a high ASC percentage. Some students are non-verbal and some will require personal care, it is essential you are comfortable with personal care but training will be provided if needed.
The school will offer multiple development and progression pathways to gaining HLTA qualifications, teacher training and communication specialism training. The school is searching for those looking to take their next step in SEN and provide the highest quality learning support to children and young people with SEND.
The ideal Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant may be/have…
- Experience working with children and young adults with autism and severe learning difficulties.
- Open and inclusive attitude.
- Engaging and creative personality.
- Dedication to working with individuals with Special Educational Needs.
- Ambitious and hardworking.
- A degree in psychology/social science
- Comfortable with personal care (training provided)
Why search with Parker Smith Inclusion?
- Confidential and transparent advice on your current job search.
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- Access to ‘hidden’ vacancies that are yet to be directly advertised.
- Support throughout the entire application and interview process.
- Ability to submit multiple applications at once.
- Access to experienced knowledge and advice of the SEN education industry and how best to crack your interview and land your dream role in SEN!
This role would be well suited to a psychology graduate looking to pursue a career in clinical, educational or child psychology. If you are interested please apply today!
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