Psychology Graduates in Croydon - September 2024

Posted 11 May by Empowering Learning

Register and upload your CV to apply with just one click

Are you a Psychology Graduate who would like to work with children in SEN schools and provisions with behavioural & mental health needs? Are you seeking a full time role working with children with additional needs from September 2024 for the full academic year?

  • SEND Teaching Assistant
  • Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant
  • September 2024 start
  • Full time contract until July 2025
  • TERM TIME ONLY

As a specialist graduate teaching assistant, you will be working with children on a 1 to 1 basis. The children that you will be working with will all have a variety of additional needs. You will be working with pupils in the classroom and in specialist 1:1 mentoring sessions. This school will offer excellent support and training to all new starters.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology or related field.
  • Strong knowledge of psychological theories, research methodologies, and ethical practices.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
  • Empathy, compassion, and a genuine interest in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in using relevant software or tools for data analysis or research purposes.
  • Enhanced Child and Adult DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance, or willingness to undergo the process.

If you feel this is the right role for you then please apply by using the link provided or contact Jordan Andrews directly on .

"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."

Required skills

  • Autism
  • Criminology
  • Primary
  • Psychology
  • ADHD
  • MLD
  • EBD
  • Graduate
  • personal care
  • PMLD
  • ASD
  • LSA
  • makaton
  • challenging behaviour
  • Support worker
  • Care worker
  • croydon
  • SEN TA
  • secondary
  • non-verbal
  • sutton
  • SEMH
  • SEN education
  • SEN Provision

Application questions

Do you have at least 1 year's UK-based school experience?
Do you require sponsorship?
Do you have an Enhanced Child and Adult DBS or willing to process one?
Can you commute to Croydon, Sutton or Bromley?
Do you have at least 1 year SEN, care work or PRU experience?

Reference: 52631416

Please note Reed.co.uk does not communicate with candidates via Whatsapp, and we will never ask you to provide your bank, passport or driving licence details during the application process. To stay safe in your job search and flexible work, we recommend visiting JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat labour market abuse. Visit the JobsAware website for information and free expert advice for safer work.

Report this job