Job Description

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching are looking for passionate and ambitious Psychology Graduates with a passion for supporting SEN to work as Teaching Assistants in schools across Stoke on trent The role is more specifically working with groups of children with varying learning ability and special educational needs. The schools are committed to pupil and teacher development, with track records of supporting graduates through teacher training applications. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to pursue a career in Education Psychology or a PGCE in the future.

Position Details:

Location - Stoke on trent

Position - Graduate Teaching Assistant

Type of work - General Teaching Assistant work with small groups of Children

Contract or position start date - ASAP

Duration / Likely Duration - Per Term

Contract or position end date (if applicable) - Per term

Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary

Full time/part time - Full time

Rate of pay - Minimum rate £95

Hours - 8:30 am - 3:30pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)Responsibilities:

Working with and providing support to children with SEN (Special Educational Needs)

Experience of supporting pupils

The willingness to provide an environment in which pupils can reach their full potential

The ability to build rapports with the children, supporting their social and behavioural needs, and acting as a mentorRole Requirements:

Psychology (BA Hons) degree

DBS (clean and relevant) - Can be obtained through Prospero Teaching

Safeguarding certificate

A committed and enthusiastic attitude to work

Excellent communication skills and the ability to form new relationshipsDesirable:

Previous experience working in primary schools.

Good knowledge of different forms of SEN.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management

In-house Training and Development Team

Long term fixed supply post with a view to a permanent school based contract

Ideal for graduates looking to gain experience within a primary school

If you would like to be considered for this role, please click "apply" or send a copy of your up to date CV to emma.garrett @(url removed)

Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy