Psychology Graduate - 1:1 Teaching Assistant in Royston
Posted by Aspire People
Based in: Royston / Meldreth, Hertfordshire
Salary: £22,996-£25,068 per year, depending on experience
Working Hours: Monday-Friday | 8:30am-4:30pm | Full Time | Term Time Only
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Right to Work: You must have unrestricted permission to work in the UK and live in the UK full-time. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.
Ready to Put Your Psychology Degree Into Practice?
Have you recently graduated with a degree in Psychology and are looking for meaningful experience before taking your next step?
Whether you're considering Clinical or Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health, Teaching or Social Care, this role could give you the hands-on experience you're looking for.
You'll work within a specialist school supporting children and young people aged 6-19, alongside experienced teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals.
The students you support may have Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, communication needs and SEMH needs.
What You'll Be Doing
Your day-to-day role will involve:
Supporting students with their learning and development.
Providing one-to-one and small-group assistance.
Helping students develop communication, independence and emotional wellbeing.
Creating a positive, safe and nurturing environment.
Supporting students throughout the school day.
Providing personal care when necessary.
Working closely with specialist staff and other professionals.
Who We're Looking For
This role could be a great fit if you are:
A Psychology graduate passionate about helping young people.
Interested in developing a career in psychology, therapy, education, mental health or social care.
Patient, compassionate and resilient.
Confident communicating with children, young people and professionals.
Motivated to learn and develop new skills.
Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
You'll also need GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent.
Why Apply?
This role offers you the chance to build valuable experience while developing professionally.
You'll receive:
Fully funded training.
Recognised qualifications.
Practical experience in a specialist educational setting.
Support from experienced teachers and therapists.
Professional development opportunities.
Experience that can support future postgraduate applications and career progression.
Potential opportunities to move into a permanent position.
If you're ready to take the first step towards a rewarding career supporting children and young people, we'd love to hear from you.
Send us your up-to-date CV today.
Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have unrestricted UK right to work and reside in the UK full-time.
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.
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