SEND TA

Academics; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants for a primary school in Portsmouth. This is a full-time, long-term role starting ASAP. Positions include KS1 autism support, KS2 1:1 support, and KS1 behaviour support.

The role suits Psychology/Criminology/Social Sciences graduates aiming for careers in psychology, youth mentoring, social work, or counselling. You will gain a year of classroom experience supporting children with SEN, work alongside professionals like Speech and Language therapists

Qualifications

• Graduates with a Psychology/Criminology/Social Sciences background are welcome.
• Willingness to work with children with additional needs (SEN).
• Commitment to pursuing a career in education/psychology/youth support.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom with SEN needs.
• Collaborate with Speech and Language Therapists and the SENCo.
• Provide 1:1 or small-group support to target learning goals.

Skills

Graduate in psychology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology (or related Social Sciences)

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Psychology Graduates wanted!

Are you a bright, driven graduate who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people?

Are you looking to gain some first-hand experience working with children with additional needs and helping them overcome barriers?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! A fantastic Primary School in Portsmouth is looking for SEN Teaching Assistants to support in the classroom. This is a full-time, long term position commencing ASAP.

Positions that are available include:

• SEN Teaching Assistant - Autism support in KS1
• SEN Teaching Assistant - 1:1 support in KS2
• SEN Teaching Assistant - Behaviour support in KS1

This SEN Teaching Assistant role is a fantastic opportunity for a Psychology/Criminology/ Social Sciences graduate who are looking to pursue a career in Psychology, Youth Mentoring, Social work, Counselling etc. If any of these SEN Teaching Assistant roles have gripped your attention, please read below for further details!

Why is this SEN Teaching Assistant ideal for you:

• Gain a full year's experience in primary school supporting children with SEN
• Working alongside professionals such as Speech and Language therapists and SENCo.
• Supporting children with a range of SEN (autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia etc)
• Using initiative to create new learning opportunities

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