Are you a psychology graduate looking for paid work experience in education?

Would you like to explore a career working with children who have special educational needs and mental health issues?

If you are looking for a full-time role, working Monday - Friday, 8:30am -3:30pm, and are available to start ASAP, Tradewind can help you!

On behalf of a Liverpool based Primary School we are seeking to recruit a psychology graduate to work as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant with an allocated child. The successful candidate will build and develop a strong relationship with the child, providing immediate feedback to third parties, which include the senior leadership team, psychiatric team, and social services.

In order to apply, you will:

• Hold a Psychology degree (or equivalent);
• Be confident working on a one to one basis with a student, or with a small group of students, identified by the class Teacher;
• Show enthusiasm for making learning as accessible as possible for the students that you work with and, therefore, show empathy and patience, whilst ensuring they are as engaged as possible;
• Be a committed, positive and nurturing person.

Tradewind are renowned for offering top rates of pay, more CPD than any other agency, great referral bonus and termly networking & social events. To join us and be successful in this role you will need to:

• Degree qualified (or Childcare qualification)
• Transferable childcare based experience
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible
• Legal right to work in the UK

Click 'Apply now' to be considered for the SEN Teaching Assistant role in Liverpool or for more information please contact Charlotte Creevy at Tradewind on (phone number removed) or (url removed)