Job Description

Aspiring Psychologist - SEN Teaching Assistant Outstanding, Nurturing & Creative Primary School Waltham Forest

EdEx are exclusively working with a "Outstanding" graded Primary school in the heart of Waltham Forest to find a Aspiring Psychologist - SEN Teaching Assistant. Roles at this school only come up every couple of years, due to the existing team being so well-looked after. This really is an opportunity not to be missed.

This is an ASAP start position, Monday - Friday, school hours (8:30am - 4:00pm). The daily rate for this role is between 105 - 115 per day experience dependant.

Everything you need to know about this school and Aspiring Psychologist - SEN Teaching Assistant position below.

Aspiring Psychologist - SEN Teaching Assistant - School Details:

• Located in the borough of Waltham Forest
• Community focussed Primary School - 3-11-year-old pupils
• Part of a highly respected and caring small federation of schools
• Wide-ranging curriculum including; Music, Sports, Arts & more!
• Graded "Outstanding" across the board in Ofsted inspection
• Schools values: Enriching Values, Unleashing Possibilities, Building Futures - really passionate about pupil outcomes!
• All staff work together to create a welcoming environment where everyone feels welcome and included!
• Being Community Minded is a key throughout the school and federation - all pupils' are encouraged to be "be community minded" - including looking after local flower beds and the local School Forest!
• Range of after school activities for children as well as breakfast and teatime clubs - a truly holistic school!
• Plenty of support, training and progression for staff - well-being is key!
• Federation is well-resourced and financed!

Aspiring Psychologist - SEN Teaching Assistant - Role Details:

• Supporting a boy in Year 1 with Autism (ASD), Behaviour Needs (SEMH)
• Working 1-2-1 with the boy to best support him, building a nurturing relationship over the remaining academic year
• Pupil is great! - but requires additional support with a candidate who is resilient and can use their initiative to best support him
• If you are an Aspiring Child Psychologist, this role will add fantastic experience to your CV aiding future applications for MA & MSc's etc
• Working Monday-Friday, school hours - long term until at least July 2025 - perfect ahead of further studies
• 105 to 115 per day - dependant on experience (Term time only)

Aspiring Psychologist - SEN Teaching Assistant - Person details:

• Kind, caring, compassionate, resilient and able to use initiative
• A graduate is ideal, but not essential
• Ambitious with future career aspirations within; Psychology, Therapy, Counselling, Support Work, Behaviour etc
• Some experience with children with additional needs, great if in a school settings, but can also be transferrable skills!
• Able to start in the next 2-3 weeks maximum - student needs support sooner rather than later

James at EdEx is currently exclusively working on this Aspiring Psychologist - SEN Teaching Assistant vacancy in Waltham Forest. If you feel this could aid your career and you're up for the challenge, then apply today with your latest CV and James will contact you within 24 hours if you are shortlisted to provide further information!

Aspiring Psychologist - SEN Teaching Assistant Outstanding, Nurturing & Creative Primary School Waltham Forest