Social Work à Canada

Are you driven to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? This role is ideal for both seasoned SEN Teaching Assistants and graduates eager to gain practical experience in education. It presents a wonderful opportunity to enhance your skills and advance within the SEN sector.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students in primary, secondary or college settings.
• Offer tailored assistance to students with ASD, ADHD, SEMH and other learning challenges.
• Aid teachers in customizing lessons to accommodate individual needs using PECS, Makaton and sensory-based learning methods.
• Facilitate the development of students' confidence, independence and social skills through structured interventions.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and offer emotional support as required.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and therapists to foster a supportive learning environment.
• Promote inclusion and engagement ensuring all students have access to learning opportunities.

• Graduates in Psychology, Education, SEN, Social Work or related fields seeking practical experience.
• Experienced Teaching Assistants, Youth Workers or Support Workers passionate about SEN.
• Patient, compassionate and proactive approach to working with children and young people.
• Familiarity or experience with SEN strategies such as PECS, Makaton, Team Teach or de‑escalation techniques (desirable but not essential).
• A commitment to learning and participating in ongoing CPD and training.

Ideal for graduates looking to gain experience before pursuing careers in Educational Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Social Work or Teaching.

Supportive and inclusive school environment working alongside experienced SEN professionals.

Ongoing training and development opportunities including specialist SEN training.

Opportunities for career progression into higher‑level TA roles or teaching pathways.

If you’re passionate about SEN and ready to make a difference, apply today!

• Differentiated lesson planning & delivery
• Assessment for learning
• Positive behaviour support
• Individualised curriculum adaptation
• Multi‑agency collaboration
• Communication expertise
• Safeguarding & pastoral care
• Data & record keeping
• Assistive technology proficiency
• Teamwork & coaching
• Reflective practice & CPD

• Postgraduate qualification or accredited training in SEND (e.g. National Award for SEN Coordination, Autism Education Trust dyslexia/SpLD or SEMH specialism).
• Proficiency in alternative / augmentative communication methods (Makaton, PECS, AAC) using evidence‑based interventions such as TEACCH, SCERTS or Positive Behaviour in Team‑Teach, MAPA or similar.
• De‑escalation and safe‑handling with assistive ed‑tech tools and adaptive software.

Full Time

years

1

95 - 120