Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Permanent full-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference Pyschologygradlam_1732801106
Closing date December 29, 2024
Location West London, UK. South East London, UK. South West London, UK
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistants required

Secondary, Primary, and SEN Schools

West and South West London

£95-£105 per day

ASAP and January 2025 startVeritas are currently working with a number of primary, secondary. and SEN schools based in West and South West London. These schools are looking for dedicated and resilient Graduate Teaching Assistants with a psychology background to work in full time roles starting asap. They are looking for candidates who will be a positive influence & role model for children and young students. The position will involve supporting students at all levels in a classroom setting.

You will ideally have some sort of experience in working with young people, perhaps you may have an interest in teaching in the future. Experience or knowledge in working with young people with learning difficulties would be beneficial. You will be empathetic, resilient, and confident with behaviour management.

Responsibilities for Graduate Learning Support Assistants include:

  • Supporting students on a 1:1 basis including those with special educational needs and learning difficulties.
  • working proactively to help students achieve their attainment levels.
  • encouraging students to engage proactively with their learning.
  • helping to provide a safe environment for children to learn.
  • assisting the teacher with students general learning and development.

    • You will be:

  • A Psychology graduate (or from a related field).
  • Proactive and a strong communicator, able to build a rapport with students.
  • Experienced in working with children and young people, ideally in an educational setting.
  • Reliable and committed to the school and students' improvement.
  • Enthusiastic and engaging.
  • Able to work alongside the teacher and independently.
  • Patient and empathetic.
  • Knowledgeable in special needs and learning difficulties.

    • To be considered for this position please submit an updated CV showing all relavent experience applicable to the role. You must be able to provide two references and have a DBS on the update service or willing to apply for one.

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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