Psychology Teaching Assistant
| Job title: | Psychology Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type: | Permanent |
| Location: | Bromley |
| Industry: | Secondary SEN |
| Salary: | £19500 - £26000 per annum |
| Reference: | MWPTA120625_1749732887 |
| Contact name: | Aspire People Limited |
| Contact email: | Michaela.Wright@aspirepeople.co.uk |
Job description
Psychology Teaching AssistantContract type: Permanent
Start date: September 2025
Salary: £19,500 - £26,000
Are you a Psychology graduate looking to enter the world of teaching or educational psychology?
Psychology Teaching Assistant - responsibilities
As a Psychology Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with primary and/or secondary pupils who have learning difficulties including autism, dyslexia and SEMH difficulties.
Your role will involve:
* Providing 1:1 and small group support to students in the classroom - mainly English and Maths support.
* Assisting with the implementation of EHCPs (Education, Health, and Care Plans).
* Supporting pupils with emotional difficulties.
* Helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
* Collaborating with external practitioners to support pupils in their therapy sessions.
* Encouraging independence and confidence in students.
Psychology Teaching Assistant - the school:
* Specialist school in Bromley
* Good transport links and a staff car park
* Welcoming leadership team
* Supportive of graduates wishing to train as teachers - long-standing success
Psychology Teaching Assistant - requirements:
* A 2:1 or above from a top UK university - Psychology graduates are desirable
* Experience working with young people in either a formal or informal setting
* Excellent communication skills
* Positive personality and eager to learn
* A good understanding of SEN strategies and interventions - potential is key
* Basic knowledge of Makaton, PECs or BSL
* Aspiring teacher or Educational Psychologist
How to apply:
If this Psychology Teaching Assistant role sounds like the perfect role for you, please don't hesitate to apply via this advert. Michaela at Aspire People will be in touch within 24 hours of application if you have been shortlisted.
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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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