Aspiring Special Needs Teacher in Guildford)

Academics; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Aspiring Special Needs Teacher in Guildford to support children with additional needs. This rewarding entry-level role offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children while gaining valuable experience in a supportive environment. Ideal for Psychology Graduates, the position provides essential training and development opportunities, paving the way for future careers in teaching, therapy, or psychology. Join a dedicated team and help children reach their full potential in a nurturing setting.

Benefits

On-site training and support

CPD opportunities

Experience working with children

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping children with special educational needs.
• Ability to prepare resources and plan activities suited to student abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs in a school setting.
• Encourage social skills development and provide pastoral support.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Establish Relationships

Calmness under Pressure

Compassion

Education

Psychology Graduate

Job description

Aspiring Special Needs Teacher - Guildford - Education and Training - SEN - £85-£100 per day

Are you passionate about demonstrating the value of education to children with additional needs?

We are seeking an Aspiring Special Needs Teacher to support children with special educational needs and associated challenging behaviours at a welcoming school in Guildford. This entry-level role requires no prior experience and is ideal for a Psychology Graduate!

This specialist school near Guildford supports children aged 4-17 with mild to moderate learning difficulties. It offers an excellent opportunity to gain relevant experience by working closely with vulnerable children and collaborating with specialist therapy teams, helping you expand your knowledge and skills before pursuing a teaching career.

Career progression routes include becoming a Special Needs Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or exploring Child Psychology and Educational Psychology pathways.

This role provides essential experience in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

It is important that you are sincere about your objectives and understand why you want to work in this sector, aiming to achieve the best outcomes for students with complex learning needs.

Personal Qualities for the Aspiring Special Needs Teacher:

• Passionate about helping children reach their full potential
• Ability to build confidence and motivation
• Ability to establish robust and effective relationships with students
• Calm and resilient in stressful or challenging situations
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener

Professional Skills & Requirements:

• Ability to prepare resources for teaching and learning activities
• Ability to plan learning activities suited to student ability with support from a teacher
• Personal and medical care skills, including feeding and manual handling where necessary
• Willingness to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
• Desire to develop knowledge and experience to provide appropriate support
• Ability to encourage social skills development and support individual needs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Capability to provide behaviour and pastoral support
• Willingness to attend staff meetings and undertake relevant CPD
• Commitment to safeguarding students

Details:

• Start date: ASAP
• Schedule: 5 days a week (Monday to Friday)
• Pay: £85-£105 per day
• No previous experience required
• On-site education, training, support, and CPD provided
• Must have the right to work in the UK; no Visa sponsorship available
• Must be able to travel to Guildford and surrounding areas

Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence at Academics Ltd. Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where applicable.

Location: Guildford - Education and Training