Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant Pay: £90 - £115 per day Job Type: Full Time, working via Monarch with the view of going permanent Start Date: As soon as possible Have you completed a Psychology or Counselling qualification? Or Do you have previous experience working with behavioural needs? We are seeking experienced support staff for children that have social, emotional, mental health needs (SEMH). Monarch Education work with a number of schools across Bristol who are in need of individuals to work 1:1 and in small group sessions with pupils who may have experienced trauma; have mental health issues and a variety of other needs which can be displayed through behaviour. The Role Previous experience of this kind would be advantageous, but the role is open to any teaching assistants/councillors/psychology graduates who would like to develop their knowledge. The roles we have available vary but they will all be to provide a unique and comfortable learning environment for the individual. This type of support would mostly be on a 1:1 basis however some group work will be involved to try and promote learning socially and developing relationship with the individual's peers. The Desirable Candidate Can offer previous experience with mental health in a supporting capacity A knowledge or understanding of SEN/SEMH A confident approach to working with children An educational background An enthusiasm to learn and develop professionally An enhanced DBS Monarch Education can assist with this. If you think a career as a Behaviour Support Assistant could be for you, please get in touch and we can discuss the exciting opportunities we have on offer. Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity. Monarch Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities. All applicants are subject to strict vetting procedures and will be asked to provide right to work in the UK, DBS and references.