Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant Suitable to NQT New

Psychology SEN Teaching Assistant | Milton Keynes

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Job Title: Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
Start Date: Immediate
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm
Pay: £475-£500 per week

Psychology Graduate? Turn Your Degree into a Career That Changes Lives!

Have you studied Psychology and want to put your knowledge of human behaviour, emotional development and learning into practice? Are you considering a future career in educational psychology, child psychology, mental health or specialist education?

Academics is looking for a compassionate, motivated and resilient Psychology Graduate to join a school in Milton Keynes. As an Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support children with special educational needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence and build positive relationships.

Your Psychology degree has given you insight into how people think, feel and behave. Now you can gain valuable practical experience by applying that understanding in a real educational setting. This Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role is particularly suited to graduates interested in child development, educational psychology, behaviour and emotional wellbeing.

As a Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant in Milton Keynes, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils who benefit from additional structure, encouragement and individual attention.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and classroom-based support for pupils with special educational needs.
• Help pupils engage with lessons, complete activities and access the curriculum.
• Support children with ASD and other additional learning needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation and social development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and the SENCO to follow individual support strategies.

What Makes You Suitable?

• A degree in Psychology or a closely related subject.
• Essential previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• An interest in child development, behaviour, learning and emotional wellbeing.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A patient, empathetic and proactive approach.
• The ability to remain calm and consistent when supporting pupils with different needs.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing.

Perks and Benefits

• Practical experience working with children with additional needs.
• Opportunities to develop skills in behaviour support and inclusive education.
• Experience relevant to future careers in psychology and education.
• If you are a Psychology graduate looking to build relevant experience and want to make a real difference in children's lives, this Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity in Milton Keynes could be an excellent fit.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.