Graduate Teaching Assistants

Job Opportunities for Psychology and Criminology Graduates

Position: Graduate Teaching Assistants
Location: SEN Schools and Alternative Provisions in Croydon
Schedule: Full-time (5 days a week), 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Salary: £84-£100 per day

Empowering Learning is seeking passionate graduates in Psychology and Criminology to join our team in Croydon. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting young learners with social and emotional mental health needs.

Responsibilities:
- Provide support to children aged 11-16 with special needs such as ADHD, SEMH, ASD, and complex needs.
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Demonstrate compassion, empathy, and the ability to set clear boundaries.
- Utilize excellent behaviour management techniques.
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students through comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding procedures.

Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Criminology, or related fields.
- Passion for working with young learners with social and emotional mental health needs.
- Desirable: Experience in youth work, youth support work, or with young offenders.
- Enhanced Child and Adult DBS on the update service is essential.

Please note that we do not provide sponsorship for this position.

If you are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of young people and possess the required qualifications and qualities, we encourage you to get in touch with us.

To apply, please send your CV to .

"Empowering Learning Ltd. are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation."