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Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - Tameside
Teaching Personnel is seeking a motivated psychology graduate to join our team as a Teaching Assistant in secondary schools within the Tameside area, starting after the October half term. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills in a classroom setting and support the delivery of high-quality education.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in psychology and possess excellent communication skills. You should have a passion for working with young people and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the classroom teacher with lesson planning and delivery.
• Assisting in the preparation of teaching materials.
• Providing additional support to individual students or small groups.
• Helping to maintain a positive and safe learning environment.
• Undertaking administrative tasks as needed.

Essential Requirements:

• Degree in psychology or a related subject.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• A passion for working with young people.

Desirable Requirements:

• Previous experience in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of child development and learning theories.
• Experience with students who have special educational needs.

This role offers competitive rates of pay, ongoing training and support, and opportunities for career progression. To apply, send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

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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