Trainee SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous rates of pay

Access to 'Refer a Friend' scheme

Support from a dedicated SEN Consultant

Job summary

An established education recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Trainee SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs in schools. The ideal candidate will assist teachers by helping pupils manage their emotions and engage in activities. Experience with disabilities or SEND is essential alongside excellent communication skills. This role offers generous pay rates and support from a dedicated team in a rewarding educational environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support children with a wide range of additional needs in SEND schools.
• Help pupils manage emotions and engage with activities.

Skills

Experience supporting people with disabilities

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in school environments

Enthusiastic and motivated

Pupil engagement

Job description

Overview

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?

Responsibilities

• 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, communicate effectively, or 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.'

Could this be the role for you? Send your CV over, or give me a call!

Is this role not what you’re looking for? We are constantly in need of talented education staff to fill a wide variety of positions. Please get in touch and we’re happy to discuss our opportunities with you!