SEN TA - Psychology Grad, Wantage, ASAP Start

Academics; Wantage; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant for a SEMH school in Wantage. Psychology graduates are preferred to support pupils aged 5–16 with social, emotional and mental health needs. The role is full-time, 8:30am–3pm, ASAP start, with a daily rate of 85–105 GBP.

You will work alongside educational and occupational psychologists, counsellors and speech and language therapists, shadowing their work to tailor support for each child.

Qualifications

• Must have Psychology background or degree and interest in supporting pupils with SEMH needs.
• Experience or familiarity with special educational needs is beneficial.
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team including educational and occupational psychologists, counsellors and SLTs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 5–16 with SEMH, autism, ADHD and complex learning needs.
• Assist with personalised plans and therapy-informed activities.
• Collaborate with therapists, teachers and staff to promote wellbeing and learning.
• Be a resilient and passionate presence within a dedicated support team.

Skills

Psychology graduate

SEN experience

Behaviour support

Team collaboration

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Academics is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant for a SEMH school in Wantage. Psychology graduates are preferred to support pupils aged 5–16 with social, emotional and mental health needs. The role is full-time, 8:30am–3pm, ASAP start, with a daily rate of 85–105 GBP.

You will work alongside educational and occupational psychologists, counsellors and speech and language therapists, shadowing their work to tailor support for each child.