SEN Educational Assistant

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated SEN Educational Assistant to work in a specialist school near Farnborough. This role is perfect for graduates in Psychology or Criminology, providing essential experience in restorative practices within challenging environments. You will support vulnerable children with social, emotional, and mental health needs, helping them thrive academically and socially. With excellent on-site training and support, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people, ensuring they feel safe and empowered to succeed.

Benefits

On-site training

Support and CPD

Term time only work

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping children achieve their full potential.
• High levels of empathy and ability to build effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH challenges and traumas.
• Identify risks and needs of children, escalating when necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Resilience

Motivation

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Criminology

Job description

SEN Educational Assistant - Farnborough

Farnborough - Mental Health – Psychology – Criminology – Sociology – Graduate- Education and Training

Are you passionate about demonstrating the value of education to vulnerable children who have been exposed to traumas and adverse childhood experiences?

We are seeking a dedicated SEN Educational Assistant to work in this small, specialist school near Farnborough. All students have social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and associated challenging behaviours. The school has a deep focus on addressing the educational, social and therapeutic needs of students, focusing on individual happiness and well-being where students can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Are you passionate about restorative approaches?

This SEN Educational Assistant role will give you essential restorative experience within anti-social and challenging settings – the perfect opportunity if you are thinking of a career in prison, rehabilitation, probation, or youth justice services. Based on holistic and therapeutic practice, this SEN Educational Assistant role is an amazing opportunity for Criminology and Psychology Graduates. The role will give you hands-on experience working with vulnerable children; and through building strong, robust relationships, you will increase the engagement, attainment and life chances of children, aiming to ensure they do not enter the criminal justice system.

Specification for SEN Educational Assistant

1. Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential
2. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
3. Able to build confidence and motivation
4. Approachable, and able to build robust and effective relationships with students
5. Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
6. High levels of empathy, caring, compassionate, and a good listener
7. Motivated and enthusiastic, with a professional approach to work

You will be working alongside teachers and specialist staff in Farnborough to support students with SEMH challenges and traumas. Some children / young people will have suffered adverse childhood experiences, and you will identify their risks and needs, escalating where necessary. Many of the children face various barriers in life and are more ‘at risk’ of negative outcomes. You will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life.

Start date ASAP
Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
£85-£100 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, term time only
No previous experience is required
You MUST be able to travel to Farnborough / surrounding areas

Education and Training

Apply now or contact Georgina at Academics- 01483 362 823
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