Position: Psychology Graduate - Special Needs Teaching Assistant Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire Salary: £93 per day PAYE Type: Full-time Job Summary: A specialist school, located in the heart of Salisbury, Wiltshire, is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive teaching assistant with a passion for psychology to join their educational setting. This is an ideal opportunity for recent psychology graduates or those interested in the field, looking to embark on a career in education or psychology-related roles, with a particular focus on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Social, Emotional, Mental Health needs. Key Responsibilities: - Work directly with children and young people with SEND and SEMH, providing appropriate psychological support and interventions. - Develop and implement individualised educational plans in collaboration with a team of professionals. - Participate in the assessment of pupils’ progress and adjust approaches based on their needs. - Assist in the creation of a stimulating and supportive learning environment. - Engage with parents, carers, and external agencies to support the young persons’ development and well-being. - Maintain accurate and confidential records of all interactions with pupils. - Contribute to the planning and delivery of group activities, workshops, and sessions aimed at improving students' emotional literacy and coping skills. - Attend and contribute to team meetings, supervision, and continuing professional development activities. - Support other staff members in understanding psychological perspectives on behaviour and learning. Requirements: - A qualification in Psychology or a related field. - A strong interest in working within an educational or psychology orientated environment. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to engage effectively with pupils from diverse backgrounds. - A compassionate and patient approach to working with individuals with SEND and SEMH. - Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality. - Self-motivated with an ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Enhanced DBS check or the ability to obtain one before starting employment. - Prior experience working with children or young people is advantageous, but not essential. What We Offer: - The opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the lives of young individuals with SEND and SEMH. - Training and professional development to hone your skills and knowledge in educational psychology. - A supportive team environment that values collaboration and continuous learning. - The chance to immerse in a rewarding career path, helping to shape and influence the future of education and support services. How to Apply: If you are ready to make a positive impact and foster an inclusive educational atmosphere, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role. Please email your CV to grace@axcis.co.uk INDDEV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Grace O'Neill on 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6009 and click on the apply button.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;150 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br /><br />As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Grace O'Neill&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6009</strong></strong>