Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant
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About the Role
Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant
Merton, South West London | ASAP Start | £90-£100 per day PAYE | Excellent experience for aspiring teachers and educational psychologists!
Are you a Graduate looking to gain some fantastic experience before pursuing a rewarding career?
Do you have a passion for Special Education Needs Children and their development?
I am working with an 'Outstanding' SEN school in Merton seeking bubbly, engaging and energetic Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistants to join their team on a Long term as soon as possible. The school is very keen on individuals who want to make a difference in SEN children’s lives while bringing their own initiative and energy to the classroom!
What to expect working as a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant
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As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting SEN pupils, and the school is recruiting for multiple roles
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This school provides a personalised and creative curriculum to children and young people who have Autism/ASC, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
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This role would be a great fit for a psychology, education or social science graduate or someone enthusiastic about SEND and would like to pursue a career working with children
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A long-term contract, working for the whole academic year with the prospect of becoming a permanent member of the staff
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Continuous CPD training for all SEN Teaching Assistants, including Makaton, PECs, Colourful Semantics etc
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The ability to work in a highly supported staff team within a fantastic specialist SEN school
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Gain the opportunity to make a huge difference in the social and emotional development of an SEN child as a Graduate Teaching Assistant
Requirements for Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistants
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A Graduate in a similar field is desirable, but anyone with fantastic energy and drive is key
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Previous experience working with children within a school or childcare setting however, this is not essential
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Proactive and positive about making a difference in children’s development and wellbeing
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Excel at building relationships with both students and staff
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Live within commutable distance of Morden and surrounding areas
Pay
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Long-term contracts are available for those who are looking for immediate work. We understand that pay is extremely important and must be clear and simple! Therefore, we have chosen to pay our staff via PAYE only. Quoted rates are gross pay, and your payment will never involve the employer's NI deductions or admin fees
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Just as roles vary, so will the remuneration depending on the role requirements and your experience. You will often see these roles advertised as daily rates; please note that we pay PAYE only, and please bear in mind that all school-based work will be term time only
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Again, we are happy to help you with any rate queries; just ask us!
Interested in hearing more about our Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant Roles?
If you want to hear more about our Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by responding to this advert, uploading your CV to our website, or emailing your CV to heeji@psinclusion.co.uk
Unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role if you are not contacted within 5 working days. However, we will keep your CV, and you are welcome to contact us to discuss your SEND career development.
Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We will help you with this.
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