Location: Grantham
Salary: £105-£115 per day
Job Type: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-term with a possibility to become permanent | Term-Time Only
Psychology Graduates - Start Your Career in SEND
Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain valuable hands-on experience with children and young people?
Are you considering a future career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Teaching or SEND?
Aspire People is recruiting Psychology Graduates to work as SEN Teaching Assistants across schools in Grantham.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience supporting pupils with SEND, ASD, SEMH, PMLD and additional learning needs, while developing skills that can support your future career.
No previous school experience is essential. We're looking for graduates with the right attitude, patience, resilience and genuine passion for supporting young people.
The Role - SEN Teaching Assistant
As a Psychology Graduate / SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils both in and outside the classroom.
Your responsibilities may include:
* Providing 1:1 and small-group support
* Supporting pupils with SEND, ASD, SEMH and PMLD
* Helping students engage with classroom learning
* Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
* Delivering or supporting targeted interventions
* Encouraging communication, confidence and independence
* Helping create a calm, safe and positive learning environment
* Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
* Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and support staff
* Supporting individual learning and behaviour plans
About You
We're looking for Psychology graduates who are:
* Patient, calm and empathetic
* Resilient and adaptable
* Confident communicating with children and young people
* Passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs
* Interested in developing a career in psychology, education, therapy or SEND
* Reliable and professional
A Psychology degree or relevant degree is required.
Previous experience working with children or adults with SEND, autism, mental health needs, learning difficulties or challenging behaviour is beneficial but not essential.
If you're a Psychology Graduate looking for a rewarding opportunity in Grantham, this could be the perfect way to gain meaningful experience before taking your next career step.
Immediate starts available.
Apply now with your CV and a member of the Aspire People team will be in touch.
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
Salary description
£105.00 - £115.00 per day