Autism & SEN Teaching Assistant - Full-Time, ASAP Start

Academics Ltd; Pennington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Lymington is recruiting Specialist Teaching Assistants to support children with Autism and other complex needs. The role is full-time at a residential SEN school, with pupils aged 7 to 19, many with EHCPs.

Graduates in Psychology, Counselling or Criminology are encouraged, or candidates with relevant SEN experience. You will join a supportive team to deliver tailored learning and wellbeing support, following EHCPs to help pupils progress academically, socially and emotionally.

Qualifications

• Graduates with Psychology, Counselling or Criminology preferred.
• Experience with SEN and complex needs desirable.
• Interest in challenging behaviours and autism.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEN in classrooms and surroundings.
• Follow EHCPs to meet individual needs and objectives.
• Assist with social and emotional support and behaviour management.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and specialists to implement plans.

Skills

SEN experience

Psychology background

Challenging behaviours

Resilience

Team collaboration

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Academics Ltd in Lymington is recruiting Specialist Teaching Assistants to support children with Autism and other complex needs. The role is full-time at a residential SEN school, with pupils aged 7 to 19, many with EHCPs.

Graduates in Psychology, Counselling or Criminology are encouraged, or candidates with relevant SEN experience. You will join a supportive team to deliver tailored learning and wellbeing support, following EHCPs to help pupils progress academically, socially and emotionally.