SEN Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Croydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated Inclusion Team in Croydon. This full-time role offers the chance to make a genuine positive impact on the lives of vulnerable students, providing both academic support and emotional guidance. Ideal for those aspiring to pursue careers in Education Psychology or Child Therapy, this position promises a fulfilling experience within a supportive environment. With sociable working hours and opportunities for professional growth, this role is perfect for empathetic individuals eager to contribute to the educational journey of young minds.

Benefits

Guidance from experienced inclusion team

Termly visits from Head Psychologist

Coaching through application and interview process

Car-parking available

Close proximity to public transportation

Amenities nearby

Qualifications

• High-calibre Degree from an elite British University required.
• Experience with children or vulnerable adults is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with academic assignments and provide emotional support.
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure essential progress.

Skills

Empathy

Collaboration

Communication

Support for children with SEN

Education

Degree from a British University

Psychology-related Degree

Job description

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Have you recently graduated from a British University in a Psychology-related Degree?

Are you a sympathetic and compassionate prospective educator, comfortable with the diverse and complex range of needs amongst children with SEN?

Perhaps you are pursuing a career in Speech and Language, Child Therapy, or Education Psychology, but must first acquire pivotal classroom experience?

This thriving Secondary School in Croydon is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant high in both energy and empathy, and keen to make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged students, to join their dedicated Inclusion Team as soon as possible.

SEN Teaching Assistant – Benefits:

• Full-time, long-term role within a single provision (no ad-hoc supply work)
• Ideal for an aspiring Education Psychologist, SEN Teacher, Child Therapist, or Speech and Language practitioner
• Opportunity of transition to permanent role possible
• A fulfilling role wherein you may produce a genuine positive impact on the lives and futures of disadvantaged students
• Guided by an experienced inclusion team and innovative SENCO
• Termly visits from a Head Psychologist
• Coached through both application and interview process by a dedicated consultant
• Car-parking available, and close in proximity to local public transportation
• Amenities nearby

SEN Teaching Assistant – The Role:

• Secondary provision located in Croydon
• A multifaceted role encompassing a wide range of responsibilities, from assisting with academic assignments to providing emotional support and fostering social interaction
• To work closely with an inspirational inclusion unit and collaborate with teachers to ensure essential emotional and academic progress
• To tailor your support to the idiosyncratic requirements of every student amongst the provision’s diverse cohort
• Sociable hours of 0830 – 1530 weekdays (no weekends)
• Coveted SEN Teaching Assistant role

SEN Teaching Assistant – Pre-Requisites:

• High-calibre Degree from an elite British University (ideally Psychology-related)
• Empathetic disposition and collaborative attitude
• Experience with children or vulnerable adults advantageous
• Passion for education and in the emotional progression of young people in crucial stages of development

Do you aspire to make a positive difference to young hearts and minds?

‘Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope.’