Psychology Graduate

Psychology Graduate – SEND Teaching Assistant Sheffield £90 -£95 per day depending on experience Hours – 8:30am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK

About the School

Connex Education is working with a SEND school based in Sheffield who are recruiting for a Psychology Graduate to work as a SEND Teaching Assistant on a full-time basis. This could be a temp to perm if you are the right candidate. The school caters for ADHD, SEMH, PMLD, MLD and ASC pupils for all ages.

About the Role

• Provide guidance and support to individuals in a mentoring relationship.
• Help pupils set and achieve personal and academic goals.
• Share knowledge and expertise in a specific field or area of interest.
• Assist pupils in developing new skills and overcoming challenges.
• Act as a role model and provide positive reinforcement to pupils.
• Foster a supportive and trusting relationship with a range of pupils.

You will Need:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Active listening skills to understand individual pupils’ needs and concerns.
• Empathy and the ability to relate to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with pupils.
• Patience and the ability to provide constructive feedback.

Benefits of Working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE paid weekly.
• Free access to our SEND toolkit skills development package containing over 19 courses.
• Career progression with a chance of gaining full time employment
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in children’s lives, we want to hear from you!

Please submit your application today to explore this rewarding opportunity.

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

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