Psychology Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant - South Shields
Location: South Shields
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Full-Time
We are recruiting a Psychology Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities within a supportive school setting.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain first-hand experience working with children who require additional support before progressing into further study or a professional career.
Responsibilities
- Supporting pupils with SEND on a 1:1 basis
- Assisting with personalised learning plans
- Supporting communication and social development
- Working alongside teachers and therapists
- Encouraging independence and confidence
- Monitoring and recording student progress
Requirements
- Psychology Degree (or related subject)
- Passion for supporting young people
- Positive and proactive attitude
- Strong communication skills
Drivers are advantageous due to school locations and potential opportunities across nearby provisions.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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Psychology Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant - South Shields employer: Protocol Education
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