Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant Leicster

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

INDEDU is seeking a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant for a welcoming secondary school in Leicester (LE2). Start ASAP. This full-time, long-term role provides 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEN, helping their academic, social and emotional development.

You will collaborate with teachers and the SEN team to implement learning plans, encourage confidence and independence, and foster an inclusive classroom environment. DBS check is required, with potential for progression.

Qualifications

• 2:1 or above degree in a relevant field
• Confident working with children and young people with SEN
• Patient, calm and supportive approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passionate about helping young people reach their potential
• Reliable, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Considering a future career in education, SEN or teaching
• DBS check required for this position

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEN.
• Support students with their academic, social and emotional development.
• Assist students with additional learning needs both inside and outside the classroom.
• Work closely with teachers and the school's SEN team to support individual learning plans.
• Encourage students to develop their confidence, independence and engagement.
• Help create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Adapt communication and approach to meet individual student needs

Skills

2:1 or above graduate

Education

2:1 or above degree in a relevant field

Job description

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant - Leicester (LE2)

Location: Leicester, LE2
School Type: Secondary School
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Pay: £100-£120 per day

Are you a 2:1 or above graduate looking to gain valuable experience supporting students with special educational needs?

A welcoming secondary school in Leicester (LE2) is seeking a confident, compassionate and dedicated Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their support team.

The Role

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEN.
• Support students with their academic, social and emotional development.
• Assist students with additional learning needs both inside and outside the classroom.
• Work closely with teachers and the school's SEN team to support individual learning plans.
• Encourage students to develop their confidence, independence and engagement.
• Help create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Adapt your communication and approach to meet individual student needs.

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for a graduate who:

• Holds a 2:1 or above degree in a relevant field, such as Psychology, Education, Sociology, Health & Social Care, Childhood Studies or a related subject.
• Is confident working with children and young people with SEN.
• Has a patient, calm and supportive approach.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is passionate about helping young people reach their potential.
• Is reliable, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Is considering a future career in education, psychology, SEN or teaching.

Previous experience working with SEN is desirable, but strong candidates with relevant experience or transferable skills will also be considered.

DBS Requirement

A DBS check will be required for this position. Candidates who do not currently hold a suitable DBS will be required to complete one as part of the recruitment process.

Why Apply?

• £100-£120 per day
• Gain valuable experience supporting students with SEN.
• Excellent preparation for a career in teaching, SEN, psychology or education.
• Work alongside experienced teaching and SEN professionals.
• Develop your communication, behaviour management and mentoring skills.
• Make a genuine difference to students' educational development.
• Long-term opportunity with potential for progression.

INDEDU