Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you a compassionate recent graduate holding a 2:1 or higher in Psychology or a related degree?

Do you have a genuine passion for supporting learners with complex special education needs?

Maybe you’re hoping to begin a long-term career in Teaching or a related field (Educational Psychology, Child Development, Speech & Language Therapy), and wish to gain relevant experience?

A charming primary school based near Huyton is hoping to attract a talented and empathetic recent graduate to deploy as a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant. Located in a peaceful, leafy suburb, this primary school is expecting the arrival of new students with complex ASD needs from September, and seeks a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to work with these students on a 1:1 basis and break down their barriers to learning.

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant Role

• Competitive earning potential of up to £490 per week
• Develop invaluable skills
• Support learners with complex needs
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Sociable working hours of 8:00-16:00, Monday to Friday
• Full-time, long-term Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role
• Become a valued member of a collaborative support team
• Learn from experienced educators
• Accessible via public transport
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of SEN learners
• Dedicated consultant to support your application
• Online training modules available ahead of interview
• Interviewing now for a September start

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support learners with complex needs such as ASD, ADHD and SEMH. You will work closely with these students on a 1:1 or small-group basis, familiarizing yourself with their EHCPs (Educational Health Care Plans) and developing strategies to break down their barriers to learning and re-engage them into the classroom. You will work closely with a forward-thinking SENDCo among other members of the inclusion department to develop identify triggers and develop tailored interventions to support these students. This role represents the opportunity to gain invaluable practical experience that can then be applied in a variety of fields.

Candidates hoping to pursue Ed Psych, S&L Therapy etc need look no further than this Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role which will afford the opportunity to network with Psychologists and Therapists from the Local Authority. You will become a key player in this school’s support team through this Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role, developing your own understanding of SEN and tailoring your approach to the individual needs of each student.

If this Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant position sounds like the perfect opportunity to kickstart a life-long, rewarding career, click ‘Apply Now’.

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