At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with learning disabilities and emotional needs as a Teaching Assistant.
- Company: Join Vision for Education, a leading education recruitment agency.
- Benefits: Earn £14.24 per hour, enjoy flexible hours, and receive free professional training.
- Other info: Opportunities for permanent positions and ongoing support from dedicated consultants.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience in psychology.
- Qualifications: Must have experience working with children and be pursuing a Psychology qualification.
The predicted salary is between 14.24 - 14.24 £ per hour.
About the role
Are you a Psychology Graduate who has experience of working with children? If so, you can gain paid work in either primary or special needs schools across Scarborough supporting pupils with learning disabilities, additional learning needs, or social, emotional and mental health needs. The desired Psychology Graduate would be working in the capacity of a Teaching Assistant, providing vital support to both teachers and pupils. You will be required to build positive relationships with pupils, devise strategies to overcome barriers to learning, and help them to get the most out of their time in education. This can either be full or part-time depending on your circumstances.
Salary £14.24 per hour. Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications.
The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults.
About the school
Depending on your preference, there are opportunities to support young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, or alternatively you could work in environments for pupils with learning disabilities. You will be able to use your Psychology knowledge to gain valuable experience for a potential future in a role working with children. There are opportunities for the role to become a permanent position after a qualifying period is worked.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Psychology Graduate you will:
- Have a warm and friendly nature to be able to build positive relationships with pupils.
- Either have completed, or be working towards a qualification in Psychology.
- Be willing to work in a variety of primary or special needs school settings.
Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
About Vision for Education
Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
What Vision for Education offer
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant in Scarborough employer: Vision for Education
Vision for Education is an exceptional employer, offering Psychology Graduates the chance to make a meaningful impact in Scarborough's primary and special needs schools. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees benefit from free training, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for permanent positions, all while receiving competitive pay and pension contributions. Join us to build positive relationships with pupils and contribute to their educational journey in a rewarding environment.
