Psychology Graduate - Teaching Assistant

Psychology Graduate (Teaching Assistant)

Basildon

£90 - £100 per day PAYE

ASAP

Are you a recent Psychology graduate seeking experience working with children with moderate learning difficulties? Are you an aspiring educational or clinical psychologist?

The School and Role

This Specialist Secondary School, based in Basildon are seeking a passionate Psychology Graduates to provide 1:1 support to students with special educational needs and disabilities. As a Psychology Graduate you will be working with students with PMLD, autism, physical disabilities, speech and languages needs and global development delay. You will be working with students in the specialist classrooms, therapy rooms and sensory rooms. This school offers a holistic learning environment to teach students a range of life skills, equipped with a swimming pool, music studio, animal care shelters and art rooms. The provision also provides the students with a nurturing and calming environment for them to thrive in. Psychology graduates at this school must be prepared to support students not just in the classroom, but outside as well – using the facilities to teach academic skills, life skills and social skills. Seeking Psychology graduates with resilience, confidence and a warm personality who can provide expert support to children with severe learning difficulties and  

Requirements 

The desired Psychology graduate will have;

• Experience working with students with learning and physical disabilities.
• Aspirations of working as a Clinical or Educational Psychologist.
• Resilience to support vulnerable students in a challenging yet rewarding environment.
• A genuine passion for taking care of young people with severe learning difficulties, including personal care.  

What we offer
As a Psychology graduate, part of our team, you benefit from: 

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Temp to perm placement after 14 weeks.
• Pension contributions. 
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

How to apply 
If you are a dedicated Psychology graduates who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners with mental health needs and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. 

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed).

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