Prospero Teaching are looking for strong and ambitious Psychology graduates to work as Teaching Assistants in a specialists SEN schools in Bury. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic graduates with an interest in a career in Special Education Needs.

Specifically, this role includes working with groups of children with varying learning abilities and special educational needs. The school is committed to pupil and teacher development, with a track record of supporting graduates through teacher training applications. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to pursue a career in Education Psychology or a PGCE in the future.

Position Details:

Location - Bury
Position - Teaching Assistant
Type of work - 1:1 work with children with emotional and social learning difficulties and/or Special Education Needs
Contract or position start date - ASAP
Duration / Likely Duration - Temp - Perm
Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary
Full time/part time - Full time
Rate of pay - Minimum rate £100/day
Hours - 8:45 am - 3.45pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)Responsibilities:

Working with and providing support to children with SEN (Special Educational Needs)
Experience of supporting pupils
The willingness to provide an environment in which pupils can reach their full potential
The ability to build rapports with the children, supporting their social and behavioural needs, and acting as a mentorRole Requirements:

Psychology (BA Hons) degree
DBS (clean and relevant) - Can be obtained through Prospero Teaching
Safeguarding certificate
A committed and enthusiastic attitude to work
Excellent communication skills and the ability to form new relationshipsIf you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team