Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Role: Graduate Teaching Assistant

Salary: £95-£115 per day
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8.30am-4pm, term time
Start Date: ASAP

We are currently seeking an excellent Graduate – ideally with a background in Psychology – to join our Outstanding Mainstream Secondary School in Southwark. We are looking for individuals with a psychology background to start as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will work across various educational settings, providing support to students in small group interventions and collaborating with a Speech and Language Therapist to deliver high-quality support. Candidates with prior experience working with young people, or those interested in pursuing a career in teaching, will be highly advantageous. The role will also involve supporting behaviour management and assisting students in their academic progress.

Responsibilities of the Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant include:

• Proactively helping students to achieve their attainment levels
• Encouraging students to engage with their learning
• Assisting in creating a safe and inclusive learning environment
• Supporting the teacher with behaviour management, promoting positive behaviour, and aiding in students’ general development

Key Skills and Experience required:

• Recent graduate in Psychology (or related field)
• Strong academic background
• Enthusiastic, patient, and resilient
• Prior experience working with children or young adults is highly desirable

To apply for this Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity, please send your detailed CV to Christopher at Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Graduate Teaching Assistant will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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