Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with special educational needs. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while supporting students with diverse learning challenges such as Autism and mental health issues. You will work in a nurturing environment, employing creative and therapeutic methods to foster communication and personal growth. Ideal for recent graduates in psychology or education, this position provides invaluable training and a chance to build essential skills for a future career in educational psychology or counselling. If you are passionate about making a difference, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree in Psychology, Education, or Health & Social Care.
• Genuine passion for supporting young people and building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support students with learning activities and personal development.
• Use creative approaches to enhance communication and engagement.
• Work with teachers and therapists to develop tailored support.

Skills

Communication Skills

Patience

Compassion

Creative Approaches

Behaviour Management

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Education

Degree in Health & Social Care

Tools

Makaton

PECS

Job description

Are you a psychology, education, or social sciences graduate looking for hands-on experience in special educational needs (SEN) and mental health? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs while gaining invaluable experience for your future career?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

A fantastic school in Reading is seeking a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as next week. This school supports children and teenagers aged 3 to 16 with a range of additional learning needs including: Autism, Speech and Language Difficulties, learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and physical disabilities.

The Role:

• Support students in a small class setting, helping them with learning activities and personal development.
• Use creative and therapeutic approaches (e.g., sensory play, Makaton, PECS) to support communication and engagement.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students and become a positive role model in their lives.
• Work closely with the teachers, speech therapists, and educational psychologists to develop tailored support strategies.
• Help students build life skills, as well as manage and handle challenging behaviours.

This is a fantastic opportunity if you are a recent graduate looking to build your experience in SEN and mental health. You will gain on-the-job training in autism strategies, behaviour management, and communication techniques - excellent skills for those considering a career in Educational psychology, Speech Therapy, or Counselling.

The school is seeking a graduate with a degree in Psychology, Education, or Health & Social Care, who is kind, patient, and compassionate. While prior experience working with children or vulnerable adults is beneficial, a genuine passion for supporting young people is the most important factor!

• Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
• Reading
• £85 to £95 per day
• ASAP Start
• Psychology Graduate Opportunity!

Are you interested in this opportunity? If so, apply today!