Psychology Graduate

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
London
Salary
70.00 - 80.00 GBP Daily
Posted
18 Jun 2021
Closes
16 Jul 2021
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Psychology Graduate Opportunity - Teaching Assistant - LSA - Mentor - Southwark

Are you a recent Psychology graduate with an interest in working with students who have a range of learning and behavioural needs?

If so, then we can help to kick start your career by supporting you with finding paid work experience in a special school setting.

The opportunity:

This is an ideal opportunity for an aspiring youth justice worker, prison liaison officer or behaviour mentor, amongst other career pathways. You can utilise this opportunity to quality, first-hand experience in a specialist school environment. You will have the opportunity to work with SEMH needs, Autism and students with complex needs that will also require support with personal care. The schools we work with will be closely matched to your skills, interests and career aspirations.

Summary:

Graduate Learner Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker
GBP70 to GBP80 daily rate (5-day week - 8.30am to 3.30pm)
Special needs schools and mainstream settings with specialist provision (SEMH, ASC, EBD, PMLD, SLD)
Full time and part time roles, flexible working hours and short and long term contracts
Start as soon as possible or in SeptemberWhat is involved:

Providing assistance and supervision for children's behaviour during the school day
Assisting children to understand and participate in class
Assisting with note taking while supporting literacy and numeracy
Working with a class, a small group or individual learners
Encouraging the development of social skills and supporting students' individual needs
Helping to build confidence and motivation
Participating in team meetings and training programmes as an active member of a team
Maintaining progress records
Supporting regulations pertaining to safeguardingWhat is required:

An Undergraduate Degree in Psychology is essential and a relevant masters degree will be highly desirable
Experience working with vulnerable children is also highly desirable
Good general education levels in English and Maths - A Levels are preferable
A co-operative working style and practical approach to solving problems
Good interpersonal and communication skill and a caring attitude
Flexibility in terms of working patternsContact Carly Walters on (phone number removed) , to find out if this is the role with that you have been searching for.

Remedy Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to hold or undertake an Enhanced DBS check and be fully vetted. We appreciate the time invested in submitting applications for the role, and will be reviewing submissions as soon as received and getting in touch! If you have not heard from us within five days please accept that your application has not been successful but we thank you for applying