Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant – Newport

Are you going to be graduating from university in the near future?
Studied psychology or criminology with an interest in education?
Full and part time positions available – perfect around your studies
School hours – 8.30am – 3.30pm
Hoping to utilise your degree supporting pupils with learning and behavioural difficulties?
Interested in an excellent rate of pay from £92.56 - £108.56 per day?

Vision for Education in Cardiff are actively recruiting psychology and criminology graduates who have an interest in supporting children in a school environment across the Newport area. The role would involve supporting pupils with a variety of learning difficulties, and the school are looking for an enthusiastic, bubbly and passionate individual to join their team.

The role would involve supporting primary aged pupils with a variety of learning and behavioural difficulties on a 1:1 and small group basis.

We are currently looking for people that can assist pupils that have been diagnosed with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down’s Syndrome, Sensory Processing difficulties and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

The role will mainly revolve around getting to know your pupils, developing wellbeing plans, and recognising patterns of behaviour to best engage pupils with their learning objectives.

If you have recently graduated — or are currently completing a degree in Psychology or Criminology — we have several active positions available now and for September that would suit individuals with a strong understanding of behaviour and child psychology.

If you’re looking towards a career linked to your degree — whether that be social work, care, counselling or education — these positions offer excellent practical experience, allowing you to implement the skills learned throughout your studies while making a real difference in a child’s life.

Working alongside us:

• Pay ranging from £92.56 - £108.56 per day
• Full and part time positions available – perfect around your studies
• School hours – 8.30am – 3.30pm
• Numerous long-term placements, with the opportunity to become a permanent member of staff within schools or centres
• Access to multiple free or heavily discounted CPD accredited courses to help further your career
• Holiday pay and auto-enrolment into a company pension scheme

To work through us, you will need:

• A genuine desire to implement your learning to help pupils overcome barriers to education
• An Enhanced DBS Check (we can assist with this if you do not currently have one)
• Completion of our free safeguarding course
• The Right to Work in the UK
• If you have been out of the country for longer than six months within the last five years, a valid overseas police clearance will be required

We welcome applicants from psychology, criminology, youth work, care, support work and education backgrounds.

If you are interested in finding out more about these positions and would like to be shortlisted, please apply with a copy of your CV and we will be in touch as soon as possible.

Best of luck!

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