Psychology/Criminology Graduate Scheme

Attention Psychology and Criminology graduates!

Are you interested in gaining paid experience in the education sector and working with special needs pupils?

Teaching Personnel is looking for specialist teaching assistants in Cardiff to work with students diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, downs-syndrome, epilepsy, and mental health difficulties. This full-time role involves working with individual students to support their daily routines, engage them throughout the school day, and help them achieve their learning objectives. You will also assist with identifying pupils' triggers and employing de-escalation tactics when necessary.

The ideal candidate will have:

1. A Psychology or Criminology degree pending or qualified
2. Excellent behaviour management skills
3. Good communication and a passion for helping others

You will be asked to report regularly on pupils' behaviours and achievements and be open to training in Team Teach and Manual Handling.

This role is a great opportunity for recent graduates to apply what they've learned in their studies and contribute to the development of special needs pupils. The pay starts at £12.90 per hour and is negotiable based on experience and performance. If interested, please contact Matt, our specialist SEN consultant, or send your CV across today. Interviews are being held ASAP for an immediate start.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs 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 is provided.

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