Connex - Sheffield
Psychology Graduate – SEND Teaching Assistant
Sheffield
£90 -£100 per day depending on experience
Hours – 8:30am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday
To apply, you must provide proof of right to work in the UK
About the School
Connex Education is partnering with a specialist SEND school in Sheffield to recruit a Psychology Graduate for a SEND Teaching Assistant position on a full-time basis. There is potential for this temporary role to become permanent for the ideal candidate. The school supports pupils of all ages with ADHD, SEMH, PMLD, MLD and ASC.
About the Role
- Offer mentoring support and guidance to pupils in a supportive relationship.
- Support pupils in setting and working towards personal and academic objectives.
- Apply your knowledge and expertise to benefit pupils in specific areas.
- Help pupils build new skills and navigate challenges.
- Serve as a positive role model and provide encouragement to pupils.
- Build supportive and trusting relationships with a diverse range of pupils.
You will Need:
- Strong communication abilities, both verbal and written
- Active listening skills to recognise and understand each pupil’s individual needs and concerns.
- Empathy and the capacity to connect with pupils from varied backgrounds.
- Excellent interpersonal abilities to establish rapport with pupils.
- Patience and the capability to offer constructive feedback.
Benefits of Working with Connex Education
- Competitive daily rate
- PAYE paid weekly
- Free access to our SEND toolkit skills development package containing over 19 courses
- Career progression with a chance of gaining full time employment
- Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom
If you are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in children’s lives, we want to hear from you!
Please submit your application today to discover this rewarding opportunity.
All offers are subject to satisfactory background checks including a DBS check. All appointments will be made conditional upon a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.