Psychology Graduate - Teaching Assistant

GraduateJobs • Graduate • Dudley, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom • £85 - £100 / hour • 1w ago

Job Title: Psychology Teaching Assistant Location: Dudley, West Midlands Contract Type: Full-time

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Psychology Teaching Assistant to join our school in Dudley. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in psychology who is passionate about supporting students’ learning, well-being, and development. You will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to enhance students’ understanding of psychological concepts and provide emotional and academic support.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the delivery of psychology lessons, supporting students in their learning and understanding of psychological theories and research.

Provide emotional and social support to students, promoting positive mental health and well-being.

Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to support students with behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties.

Develop and implement strategies to improve student engagement and academic performance.

Offer one-to-one and small group interventions to support students’ psychological and emotional needs.

Act as a trusted mentor for students, providing guidance and a listening ear when needed.

Assist with safeguarding concerns and liaise with external agencies where necessary.

Promote a positive school environment, fostering a culture of respect and inclusion.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Have a degree or background in Psychology (or a related field).

Have experience working with children or young people in an educational or support capacity.

Demonstrate empathy, patience, and the ability to build strong relationships with students.

Have knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.

Be able to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.

Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Be proactive, organised, and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Why Join Us?

A supportive and inclusive school environment.

Opportunities for professional development and training.

The chance to make a meaningful impact on students' lives.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about psychology and supporting young people’s development, we would love to hear from you!

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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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