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Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant. Job in Westbury Education & Training Jobs

Academics Ltd

Westbury

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GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

A fantastic school in Westbury is seeking a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with additional needs. This role provides hands-on experience in special educational needs (SEN) and mental health, allowing graduates to build skills for future careers in Educational psychology and Speech Therapy.

Qualifications

Recent graduate with a degree in Psychology, Education, or Health & Social Care.
Genuine passion for supporting young people, prior experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Support students in learning activities and personal development.
Use creative approaches to enhance engagement and communication.
Build strong relationships with students and provide tailored support.

Skills

Kindness

Patience

Compassion

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Education

Degree in Health & Social Care

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 Westbury are 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!