Details:
- Salary: £10.90 - 11.44 - Hour
- Location: Wolverhampton
- Date: 1 month ago
Description:
Role: Psychology Graduate to work as a Teaching Assistant
Location: Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
£10.90 - £11.44 per hour
Full time – Term time only
Simply Education are seeking a dedicated Psychology Graduate to join our school who are dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for students, ensuring they receive a high-quality education tailored to their individual needs. Our goal is to create an inclusive atmosphere where every student feels safe, inspired, and valued. We acknowledge that some students may have behavioural needs and challenges with emotional regulation. Therefore, our focus is on building their self-resilience, supporting their well-being, and equipping them with essential life skills for future success. The school boasts a qualified and experienced Therapeutic Services team committed to providing exceptional levels of integrated therapeutic support, enabling every young person to achieve social, emotional, and academic success.
We are seeking a motivated Psychology Graduate to join our School based in Wolverhampton. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting students with diverse needs, including behavioural and emotional challenges. Prior experience working with children in some capacity is essential for this role. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate individual who is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of young people.
Key Responsibilities:
-Assist in the deliver of 1:1 and small group interventions and general support
-Provide support and guidance to students, helping them to recognize and regulate their emotions effectively.
-Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
-Contribute to the delivery of therapeutic interventions and programs aimed at enhancing students' social, emotional, and academic development.
-Monitor and evaluate the progress of students, adjusting support strategies as needed to ensure their success.
Requirements:
-A bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field.
-Prior experience working with children in a school or educational setting is desirable
-Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
-Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to support the well-being of young people.
-Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Advantages of working within the Special Needs sector include:
-Shorter working hours which will help you to establish a better work life balance.
-Full training provided; no prior experience within the classroom required.
-Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a supportive and dynamic educational environment.
- Smaller class sizes where you can really get to know your students
-More non-contact time so marking can be done during the working hours
- Flexibility within the curriculum meaning you can be creative with your approach.
- Satisfaction in supporting and seeing students reach their full potential.
- Complimentary lunch
The key benefits for working with Simply Education are:
-Your own dedicated consultant who will support, advise, and guide you through the registration process. I have over 13 years of experience within the education sector working my way up from a teaching assistant to a qualified SENCo.
-24/7 access to your dedicated consultant via phone/text/email – That can answer any arising questions or needs.
-Exclusive access to our Educational Development Managers – We offer several SEND courses such as Autism Awareness, De-escalation Practices, An introduction to the role of a Cover Supervisor and Behaviour management. All our courses are completely free and will help you to upskill you’re understanding and approach.
-Competitive rates of pay.
-Minimal administration (no time sheets!) – At Simply Education we pride ourselves in making the process easier for you as candidates. We process all timesheets for you ensuring the pay is always on time.
-Email and SMS verification of bookings – For all bookings you will receive a booking confirmation and directs to the school. You will also have access to an online diary system where you can view your bookings and update your availability.
- Opportunities for growth: opportunities for career advancement and personal growth within our school community. As a team we will work closely with our educational development team to ensure we can achieve an appropriate and achievable step in your career progression.
If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling journey in education, where every day brings new opportunities to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to become a valued member of our team and help us create an inclusive and nurturing learning environment for all our students. Alternatively, please call Emma Bloore at the Cheshire Branch for an informal chat about the role