PSYCHOLOGY GRADUATES – LOOKING FOR RELEVANT EXPERIENCE?
SEN Teaching Assistant | Walsall
Have you recently graduated with a Psychology degree and are looking for a role where you can put your knowledge into practice?
Teaching Personnel are working with a specialist SEN school in Walsall that is looking for a caring and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience supporting children and young people with additional needs — particularly if you're considering a future career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Child Development, SEND or other people-focused professions.
The role
Location: Walsall
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Flexibility: Flexible hours can be considered to suit your availability
What will you be doing?
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll play an important role in helping pupils feel supported, understood and able to engage in school life.
Your responsibilities could include:
• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis
• Developing positive and trusting relationships
• Supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing
• Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning
• Supporting behaviour and communication needs
• Assisting with classroom activities and learning
• Working alongside teachers and experienced SEN professionals
• Learning how specialist schools support children with complex needs
Why this role is ideal for Psychology graduates
You already have an understanding of human behaviour, development and psychology — now you can gain practical experience using those skills every day.
Whether you're planning your next step after university or working towards a future career in psychology, this role can provide valuable experience that you can take with you into your next stage of your career.
⭐ Previous school experience isn't essential.
We're looking for graduates who are:
Compassionate | Patient | Resilient | Enthusiastic | Interested in supporting young people
If you're a Psychology graduate looking for a role that offers meaningful experience, professional development and the opportunity to make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch with Teaching Personnel to find out more!
Full-time and flexible working options available.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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