Are you a Psychology graduate seeking your next step in the field of education? Do you have experience or an interest in supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social, Emotional or Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)? Are you aspiring to become an Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, or Clinical Psychologist? Teaching Personnel is looking for motivated and dedicated Psychology graduates to take on roles as SEN Teaching Assistants in Secondary schools across Newport. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience in a school setting, ideal for those considering a career in Educational Psychology or related fields Role Details: Salary: £440 - £500 per week (dependent on experience and qualifications) Hours: 08:30 - 15:30 Location: Newport, South Wales Start Date: January 2025 As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils within the classroom, working closely with teachers, encouraging engagement, and providing one-to-one support for children with diverse educational and health needs. We offer flexible working arrangements, including full-time, part-time, and tailored schedules to suit your availability. This role allows you to work in a variety of schools and gain experience with children of different ages and abilities. While the position can be challenging, it is incredibly rewarding. Patience, empathy, a friendly demeanour, and a good sense of humour will be essential, along with the ability to help students thrive academically and personally. Main Responsibilities: Deliver targeted support to students with varying Special Educational Needs (SEN) in an inclusive environment. Collaborate with SENCOs, teachers, and therapy teams to implement and support Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Apply your psychological knowledge to better understand and cater to the individual learning styles and emotional needs of students. Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance your SEN skills and expertise. Experience, Training, and Qualifications: A degree in Psychology Experience working with students with SEMH, Autism, or ADHD (desirable but not essential) A strong understanding of supporting children and young people with SEN If you are passionate about helping students reach their full potential and are eager to gain meaningful experience in the education sector, we want to hear from you Apply with your CV today, and Jess will be in touch within two working days to discuss the next steps. 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.