Description
Psychology Graduate – SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Coventry
Hours: Monday to Friday (8:30am to 3:30pm)
Weekly Salary: £425 to £450
Contract: Temporary (Opportunities to go permanent)
Are you a Psychology Graduate or have a degree in a related field?
Do you have a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant for a full-time position at a Special Educational Needs (SEN) primary school in Coventry. This role offers the opportunity to support young pupils with additional needs on a 1:1 and small group basis, helping them to engage in learning and achieve their potential.
About the School:
This inclusive SEN primary school in Coventry provides specialist education for children aged with a range of complex learning needs, autism, and challenging behaviours. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where every child can thrive. Some pupils may require assistance with personal care, so applicants must be willing to support with this aspect of the role.
The Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for a motivated and empathetic individual with a strong understanding of Psychology and Special Educational Needs. Whether you are a recent graduate or have experience in SEN settings, this role will allow you to apply your knowledge in a meaningful and impactful way.
Key Requirements:
A degree in Psychology or a related field (or relevant experience)
Passion for supporting children with SEN and making a difference in their education
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and families
Patience, resilience, and the ability to build strong relationships with pupils
An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
Responsibilities:
Supporting teachers in delivering lessons tailored to SEN pupils
Working with small groups and providing 1:1 support
Monitoring pupil progress and feeding back to teaching staff
Encouraging positive behaviours and supporting social development
If you are an enthusiastic Psychology Graduate eager to contribute to the education and well-being of young people with SEN in Coventry, we would love to hear from you! Please apply by attaching a copy of your CV.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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