Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: East London

£107-£120 per day

Start Date: ASAP

Veritas Education is currently seeking enthusiastic, resilient and experienced Psychology Graduates to work in SEN schools in East London. These full-time positions are available for an immediate start and offer an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

The successful candidates will have previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN or additional needs, alongside a patient, empathetic and individualised approach to student support. You will provide one-to-one, small-group and classroom support, helping pupils engage with learning and develop academically, socially and emotionally.

Responsibilities for Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant:

• Provide one-to-one, small-group and classroom support to pupils with SEN.
• Support pupils with their learning, development and engagement.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
• Work closely with teachers and other staff to meet individual pupil needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and act as a consistent role model.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence and social skills.

Key Requirements:

• A degree in Psychology or a related subject
• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN or additional needs.
• A patient, resilient and empathetic approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• The ability to adapt to individual student needs and provide tailored support.
• Experience within an educational or specialist SEN setting is highly desirable.

If you wish to be considered for this opportunity, please apply by submitting your up-to-date CV.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'