Job Description

Graduate Psychologist Student

ASAP start - KS1/KS2

Witney

Not sure how to get into Teaching? A local Primary school at the heart of Witney, Oxfordshire wants a Graduate Psychologist Student to join their school. To have a strong interest in young children's development and have mechanisms to support any concerns.

You will be supporting the children in Key Stage 1 or 2 (KS1/KS2). This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate to develop their experience within education.

A graduate with a degree graded 2:2 or above is ideal for this role and a graduate with some previous experience working with children/child are/education or Psychology is desirable. This can be anywhere in the UK, not just Witney.

This relevant previous experience could include childcare, tutoring, helping within a nursery, in a sport setting, charity or in a similar classroom setting. Any experience or interest is supporting children with SEN would be a huge advantage for this role!

The Graduate Psychologist Student role:

Must have the confidence to be able to conduct 1:1 learning and/or in small groups outside the classroom setting.

Support KS1/KS2 pupils with their initial growth and development as a Primary School Teaching Assistant Support pupils with additional needs when required to help them feel comfortable.

Build a rapport with the Witney-based children and provide emotional support.

Work with staff to create a fun and stimulating learning environment for the pupils.

There may be SEN children in the mainstream classroom, you should be comfortable supporting their SEN requirements - from ASD, Autism and challenging behaviour.

Start date September

*Must hold a DBS certification or willingness to obtain on, employment is subject to the DBS being cleared to be safe to work with children*

To start your Teaching career, apply to this Graduate Psychologist Student post by sending your CV to this Witney based role.

Successful Graduate Psychologist Student candidates will contacted for the next stage