Graduates - Teaching Assistant Roles

Academics; Esher; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 24 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Academics in Esher, Surrey, is seeking a Graduate SEN Learning Support Assistant to work with pupils aged 7-17 in a specialist therapeutic setting. You will support academically and emotionally under supervision.

You will work closely with teachers and therapists to create a safe, positive learning environment and help students access personalised learning pathways while developing social and emotional skills.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs
• Resilient and able to stay calm in challenging situations
• Strong communicator and team player
• Interested in understanding behaviour and reasons behind it
• Committed to helping young people develop academically, socially and emotionally

Responsabilités

• Support students academically and emotionally
• Provide one-to-one and small group support
• Help students access personalised learning programmes
• Support emotional regulation, wellbeing and positive behaviour
• Build strong, trusting professional relationships with students
• Encourage independence, confidence and social development
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and wider team
• Help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve goals

Connaissances

SEN support

Graduate

Team player

Strong communicator

Description du poste

Graduate Job - Psychology, Sociology, Criminology - FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY!

We are recruiting for a Graduate SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist therapeutic education setting supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs, including Autism, SEMH and other barriers to learning.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate looking for practical, hands‑on experience!

About the School

An independent SEMH (Social, Emotional, Mental Health) school for boys and girls, aged 7-17, in Esher, Surrey. Building relationships with our pupils is key to their therapeutic approach. Small pupil numbers, coupled with a high staff ratio, help to create a nurturing environment in which our students can thrive.

School offers:

• Small classes of no more than six students
• A highly personalised approach to learning
• Therapeutic support focused on wellbeing and emotional development
• A nurturing and supportive environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of young people

The Role

As a SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other professionals to support students both academically and emotionally.

You will help to create a safe, positive and engaging learning environment where every student feels understood, supported and encouraged to succeed.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting children and young people with Autism, SEMH needs and other additional learning needs
• Providing one-to-one and small group support
• Helping students to access personalised learning programmes
• Supporting emotional regulation, wellbeing and positive behaviour
• Building strong, trusting and professional relationships with students
• Encouraging independence, confidence and social development
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other members of the wider team
• Supporting students to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their individual goals

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs
• Resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations
• A strong communicator and team player
• Interested in understanding behaviour and the reasons behind it
• Committed to helping young people develop academically, socially and emotionally

Previous experience supporting children or young people with Autism, SEMH, behavioural needs or other additional needs would be beneficial, although the right attitude, transferable skills and genuine passion for supporting young people will also be highly valued.

We would love to hear from you.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy