SEN Teaching Assistant - SEN School, Camden

Academics Ltd; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 18.000 - 20.000; Vollzeit

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Zusammenfassung

Academics Ltd is recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant for a Camden-based school serving pupils aged 11-16 with ASD and SEMH needs. The role focuses on building confidence and a sense of belonging in a safe, structured setting.

You will support emotional regulation, communication and social skills development while working weekdays during term time. Start January 2027, with a potential extension depending on performance and school needs.

Qualifikationen

• Experience with SEN, autism and SEMH preferred.
• Psychology or education/SEN-related degree desirable.
• Experience as sports coach or in youth clubs or similar roles.
• Experience in mental health charities is an asset.

Aufgaben

• Support pupils with ASD and SEMH in a Camden SEN school.
• Assist in creating a safe, inclusive, structured learning environment.
• Help develop communication, social skills and coping strategies.
• Support pupils aged 11–16 during lessons and activities.

Kenntnisse

Sports coaching

Youth work

SEN experience

ASD knowledge

EMH/SEMH awareness

Ausbildung

Psychology degree

Education/SEN-related degree

Jobbeschreibung

SEN Teaching Assistant - SEN School, Camden

Have you worked or volunteered as a sports coach or youth worker and are passionate about giving children a chance to reach their full potential? Do you have an interest in working with young people and helping them build confidence, provide a sense of security and a safe space to access their learning? Would you like to work in the Borough of Camden?

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Supporting pupils with ASD and Social and Emotional Mental Health
• Working with pupils aged 11-16
• Starting January 2027
• Borough of Camden
• 5 days a week, Mon-Fri (term time only)
• 100- 110 per day PAYE
• One-year contract from January 2027, with the possibility of extension

This SEN Teaching Assistant role based in Camden is in a school that is devoted to primarily supporting pupils with ASD as well as Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, focusing on a sense of belonging and developing the life skills that help with emotional regulation as well as personal development. By creating a safe, inclusive and structured environment where young people can develop communication, social skills and coping strategies, this opportunity is perfect for youth workers, sports coaches, club coaches, and people with experience of working or volunteering in social services or mental health settings who are looking to use their practical experience and add value in a dedicated SEN school.

Applications are welcome from candidates with any of the following:

• Professional, voluntary or personal experience of SEN, particularly autism and/or SEMH
• A Psychology degree or a degree linked to education or SEN (desirable)
• You might have experience as a sports coach or coaching in children's clubs, youth work or another role where supporting and engaging children is at the core of your role.
• Or you might have experience working or volunteering in mental health charities

JOB STARTING IN JANUARY 2027!

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