Have you recently graduated with a Psychology degree and want to gain valuable hands-on experience working with children and young people?
We are recruiting Psychology Graduates to work as Behaviour Intervention / Behaviour Support Assistants within specialist educational settings in Billinge, Wigan.
What you'll be doing:
Supporting young people with SEN, SEMH and behavioural needs
Helping pupils develop emotional regulation and positive coping strategies
Supporting positive behaviour interventions
Building meaningful relationships with young people
Helping pupils engage with education and develop confidence
Working alongside teachers, SEN teams and pastoral staff
Gaining valuable experience relevant to careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology, Counselling, Mental Health and SEND
We’re looking for Psychology graduates who are:
Caring, patient and resilient
Interested in child development, behaviour and mental health
Confident building relationships with young people
Calm
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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Psychology Graduate - Behaviour Support Assistant Billinge, Merseyside, England
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Psychology Graduate - Behaviour Support Assistant in Wigan employer: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering educators and supporting their professional growth. With a strong commitment to safeguarding and a nurturing work culture, we offer competitive pay, free CPD training, and a dedicated consultant for guidance throughout your journey. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people with additional needs in the vibrant Salford area.