SEN Teaching Assistant - Psychology Graduates

Q - Are you a psychology graduate looking to continue your training?

Then this is the role for you! An 'Outstanding' Ofsted school in Merton is looking for someone to join their team as a SEN Teaching Assistant. This school is renowned for its new-wave approach - valuing the input of psychologists, therapists, and pastoral support officers as much as a teacher. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will bridge the gap between the support a child receives from their educational psychologist, speech and language therapist or behavioural therapist and the child's academia.

The head teacher is very keen to ensure children are developed holistically, they have done this by highlighting the importance of academic development as well as physical and mental development. Consequently, the children at this school have become high-achieving, well behaved students as they follow what they are genuinely interested in.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant you will be crucial in underpinning the learning received by students who have special educational needs. You will work closely in 1:1 or small group sessions with students who need that extra push to fully reach their potential. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain first hand experience working with physical and mental adversities, providing you with a firm stepping stone into the world of educational psychology.

SEN Teaching Assistant - What the role includes.

- Working 1:1 with pupils who require SEN assistance,

- Working collaboratively with therapists, teachers and parents to create effective plans for the development of pupils with SEN,

- Underpinning the class teacher's lesson plans,

- Updating parents on the progress of their child.

SEN Teaching Assistant - Job Description

- £100 - £115 per day

- Starting September 2024

- Long-term, full-time role

- Adapt learning material to support student's needs

- Prepare learning materials

SEN Teaching Assistant - Person specification

- Psychology or Kindred degree at a 1:1 or 2:1 level

- Passion for education

- Charismatic and confident personality

- Fantastic communication skills

- Aspirations to progress

- Patient

SEN Teaching Assistant - School Description

- Based in Merton

- Great local transport links

- Supportive senior leadership team

- Headteacher keen on the progression of staff's careers

- Holistic, modern style of teaching

- Ofsted 'Outstanding'

If becoming a SEN Teaching Assistant sounds like the role for you, please apply by sending your CV to Holly at EdEx where you will be contacted by your personal consultant (If shortlisted)

SEN Teaching Assistant