Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant- Lewisham/Greenwich
Lewisham £14.50 - 15.50 per hour + CPD Training, PAYE Permanent Teaching 311040793 Posted 2 weeks ago
Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant- Lewisham/Greenwich
Launch Your Career in Education - Perfect for Psychology Graduates!
Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain hands-on experience working with children before pursuing a career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Teaching, Speech & Language Therapy or SEN support?
We are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistants to join welcoming primary schools across the local area. This is an excellent opportunity to develop valuable experience supporting children's learning, behaviour, emotional wellbeing and special educational needs within a school environment.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and SEN staff to support pupils both in and out of the classroom. Your day may include:
- Providing 1:1 support for pupils with additional learning needs
- Supporting children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH and other SEN requirements
- Assisting teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery
- Helping pupils develop confidence, social skills and emotional regulation
- Monitoring progress and providing feedback to teaching staff
- Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in learning
- Supporting small group interventions focused on literacy, numeracy and wellbeing
We're Looking For Someone Who:
- Holds a degree in Psychology or a related subject
- Has a genuine passion for working with children and young people
- Is patient, empathetic and resilient
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Has experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals (desirable but not essential)
- Is considering a future career in education, psychology or child development
What You'll Gain
- Valuable classroom experience in primary schools
- Exposure to a range of SEN and behavioural support strategies
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Support from experienced education consultants
- Flexible daily supply, short-term and long-term opportunities
- Competitive weekly PAYE pay
- A fantastic stepping stone into Educational Psychology, Teaching or SEN careers
Why Work With Us?
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
- Access to CPD and safeguarding training
- Opportunities in a variety of supportive school settings
- Quick and straightforward registration process
- Long-term career development within education
Whether you're a recent graduate or looking to gain practical experience before further study, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career supporting children and helping them reach their full potential.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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