Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant - Slough

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

Job summary

An educational support agency seeks a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant for their Slough school. This full-time role offers recent graduates a chance to support children with special educational needs and gain valuable classroom experience. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Psychology or Education and display strong communication skills. Competitive daily rate and comprehensive support offered.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Welcoming support team

Classroom experience in SEN provision

Qualifications

• Caring, patient, and enthusiastic attitude towards supporting SEN children.
• Interest in pursuing a career in education or psychology.
• Ability to implement personalised learning plans.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs in various settings.
• Help implement personalised learning plans designed by teachers.
• Promote inclusion and independence among students.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive attitude

Flexible attitude

Education

Degree in Psychology, Education or related field

Job description

Overview

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant - Slough - ASAP Start

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)? Are you looking to gain hands-on experience in an inclusive school environment before pursuing a career in education, psychology, or child development?

An outstanding school in Slough is seeking a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive and dynamic team in September. This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate looking to make a real difference in the lives of children while building valuable skills for future career pathways such as educational psychology, teaching, or speech and language therapy.

Responsibilities

• Support children with a variety of special educational needs in both 1:1 and group settings
• Help implement personalised learning plans designed by the class teacher and SENCo
• Encourage and promote inclusion and independence among pupils
• Adapt learning materials and activities to meet each student's individual needs
• Work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and families to support student progress

Qualifications

• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic graduate with a genuine interest in SEN
• A degree in Psychology, Education, or a related field is highly desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive and flexible attitude
• Previous experience with children or young people (formal or informal) is beneficial but not essential

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and experienced support team
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A chance to gain classroom experience and insight into SEN provision
• Competitive daily rate and full-time working hours

Role Details

• Position: Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
• Location: Slough
• Start Date: ASAP
• Salary: 89-95 per day
• Hours: Full-time, 8:30am-4:00pm

If you are a graduate interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant position, please contact Ryan Pike at Academics Ltd on (phone number removed) or apply directly to this advert.