Psychology Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Psychology Graduates Welcome Location: Sheffield Start Date: ASAP Contract: Temporary / Supply Working Pattern: Full-time or flexible days Experience: Psychology Graduates Encouraged to Apply Job Description Have you recently graduated with a Psychology degree and are looking to gain valuable experience working with children and young people?

PK Education are recruiting enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistants to work within secondary schools across Sheffield, with a particular interest in hearing from Psychology graduates looking to develop their experience within education.

This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates considering careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Development, Mental Health, Teaching or Special Educational Needs (SEND). You do not need to have previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, although experience working with children or young people would be advantageous.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and school support teams to help students overcome barriers to learning, develop their confidence and reach their full potential. Many of the students you may support will have additional learning needs, including Autism (ASD), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs or other learning difficulties.

This provides an excellent opportunity to apply your academic knowledge of psychology in a practical educational setting. The Role Supporting students across KS3 and KS4 within mainstream secondary schools Providing 1:1 support and working with small groups of students Supporting young people with additional learning needs, including SEND and SEMH Helping students develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours Supporting teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery Building positive relationships with students who may struggle with engagement, behaviour or emotional regulation Working alongside experienced teachers, SENCOs and pastoral support teams Gaining valuable practical experience in child development, behaviour and learning The Ideal Candidate Hold a degree in Psychology or a related subject, or be working towards one Have a genuine interest in supporting children and young people Be considering a career in Educational Psychology, Mental Health, Teaching or SEND Be patient, empathetic and confident communicating with young people Have a good understanding of behaviour, emotional development and individual learning needs Be willing to learn and adapt to different school environments Hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS Check Previous school experience is desirable but not essential.

We welcome applications from graduates who have gained transferable skills through volunteering, mentoring, youth work, sports coaching or other support roles. Why Is This a Great Opportunity for Psych...

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