Job Opportunity for Psychology Graduates - SEN Teaching Assistant Roles

Location: Wandsworth

Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Temporary/Contract

Are you a psychology graduate looking to make a positive impact in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? If you have an understanding of developmental psychology and a passion for supporting children, we have exciting opportunities for you in our primary schools across Southwest London!

Why Join Us?

Flexible Working: Full-time, part-time, and contract roles available to suit your schedule.

Professional Development: Ongoing training to help you enhance your skills and grow your career in education or psychology.

Supportive Team: Join a collaborative team committed to making a difference in the education sector.

Rewarding Role: Play an important role in helping children with SEND reach their full potential academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individualised support to students with SEND, drawing on your psychological understanding of child development and learning difficulties.

• Assist teachers in creating and delivering tailored lessons that address the unique needs of each student.

• Foster a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that encourages the growth of all students.

• Help manage behaviour and ensure a safe and supportive classroom experience.

• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Coordinators), and other professionals to implement strategies and Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

Requirements:

Experience: Experience in an educational, care, or support setting is desirable but not essential; transferable skills from your psychology background are highly valued.

Qualifications: A psychology degree or similar background in mental health, education, or child development is advantageous.

Skills: Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills. Ability to apply psychological knowledge in supporting diverse learning needs.

DBS: Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one) is required.

How to Apply: If you are a compassionate psychology graduate eager to support children with SEND, we want to hear from you. Please send your CV or contact Tamima at (phone number removed).

Career Teachers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

At Career Teachers we are fully compliant with Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring you receive equal treatment for pay and conditions after a 12 week qualifying period. Please ask for further details.

All quoted rates are inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay.

Benefits of working with Career Teachers

Free CPD

Access to Skills Network

Refer a friend scheme

Recognition programme

Affinity Extra - Thousands of discounts on multiple high street shops including coffee and cinemas, plus other benefits and a Health & Wellbeing portal.

These benefits are applicable to those who are working with Career Teachers. You will gain access to the Affinity Extra this portal once you start working with us.

Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to:

- Attend an interview in person;

- Give details for us to complete Reference checks;

- Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.