Trainee SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics; Stafford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pay rates

Dedicated SEN Consultant

Exclusive schools network

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Academics is seeking a Trainee SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with diverse needs in SEND schools. You’ll assist the teacher, help students manage emotions, and encourage engagement with activities across various settings.

The role focuses on early career development in SEND support, with opportunities to work with pupils with complex needs and SEMH considerations through Academics' network.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting people with a disability or SEN.
• Comfortable working in school environments.
• Able to hold student attention with excellent communication.
• Enthusiastic, motivated and passionate about working with people with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs in SEND schools.
• Act as an extra set of hands for the teacher to manage activities and routines.
• Help pupils to manage emotions, communicate effectively, and engage with activities.

Skills

SEND experience

Communication skills

Enthusiastic

Job description

Trainee SEN Teaching Assistant

Could you support children with special educational needs to flourish in schools?

Do you have experience of supporting pupils with SEND, additional needs, or disabilities? Have you ever worked in residential care, learning disability support, schools, or another setting with people with SEND?

The Job

Working in SEND schools to support children with a wide range of additional needs- your role is to be an extra set of hands for the teacher! You could be helping pupils to manage their emotions, communication effectively, or to engage with the activities they are taking part in!

Academics provide staff to a massive range of SEND and SEMH schools, so there are opportunities to work with children with complex needs, challenging behaviours, social emotional and mental health needs, or physical disabilities.

You’ll Be

• An aspiring Teaching Assistant with experience of supporting people with a disability or SEN
• Comfortable working in school environments
• Able to hold student attention and focus with excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic, motivated, and passionate about working with people with additional needs

We're Academics!

• Academics are an established and respected education recruiter
• Generous rates of pay
• A dedicated SEN Consultant
• A large number of schools exclusive to Academics
• Honest and friendly service
• Access to our 'Refer a Friend' scheme

Our staff say

• 'Expect great things from academics, and you will not be disappointed '
• 'Great to work with. Always helpful and always on the end of the phone for help. Very supportive and friendly.'
• 'Excellent agency. Provides me with plenty of work in great placements. Understands my own cricumstances and preferences well, and tailors assignments to my exact needs.'

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