Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Reading; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with students aged 3 to 16, using creative and therapeutic methods to foster communication and engagement. You will collaborate with teachers and specialists to develop tailored support strategies while gaining invaluable experience in the field of educational psychology, speech therapy, or counselling. If you are a recent graduate eager to make a difference in the lives of young people, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates in psychology or education are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with children or vulnerable adults is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support students with learning activities and personal development.
• Use creative approaches to enhance communication and engagement.
• Build trusting relationships and help manage challenging behaviours.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Communication Skills

Behaviour Management

Creative Approaches

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!