Graduate SEN Learning Support Assistant — Therapy-Driven Education

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

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Dorking is recruiting a Graduate SEN Learning Support Assistant to work in a specialist therapeutic education setting supporting children and young people with Autism, SEMH and other learning barriers.

You will work alongside teachers and therapists to provide one-to-one and small-group support, help students access personalised learning, and contribute to a calm, engaging classroom environment that promotes wellbeing and progress.

Qualifications

• Graduate with an interest in Special Educational Needs and supportive learning
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and therapists
• Strong communication and a calm, resilient approach to challenging situations

Responsibilities

• Support students both academically and emotionally in small group and 1:1 settings
• Assist with access to personalised learning programmes
• Support emotional regulation, wellbeing and positive behaviour in class
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students and staff
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and the wider team to remove barriers to learning

Skills

Graduate

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology/Sociology/Criminology

Job description

Academics Ltd in Dorking is recruiting a Graduate SEN Learning Support Assistant to work in a specialist therapeutic education setting supporting children and young people with Autism, SEMH and other learning barriers.

You will work alongside teachers and therapists to provide one-to-one and small-group support, help students access personalised learning, and contribute to a calm, engaging classroom environment that promotes wellbeing and progress.