Trainee SEN Teaching Assistant

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 needsWe'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' schemeOur 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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed