SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you a psychology graduate who is looking to pursue a career in education and is in need of experience supporting students?

*** SEN Teaching Assistant
*** Smethwick
*** £85-£95 per day
*** September 2024- July 2025
*** Providing 1-2-1 and small group support to pupils with slight SEN requirements.


Requirements:

• At least a 2:1 bachelor’s degree in psychology, or a related field.
• Passion for the education of SEN pupils.
• Commitment to following strict safeguarding procedures.
• Some understanding of special educational needs.
• Previous experience of working alongside young SEN pupils is beneficial, but not mandatory.

The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide 1:1 and small group interventions to pupils with slight SEN requirements in order to raise their attainment and achievement levels. You will work in close collaboration with teaching staff to create a positive learning environment and will aid in the adaptation of lesson plans and learning materials to accommodate individual pupils’ learning needs.

The School
This ‘Good’ primary school, located just east of central Birmingham, is searching for an SEN Teaching Assistant for the next academic year to provide their SEN pupils with high-quality, in-depth support. This school benefits from a senior leadership team who provides staff with outstanding levels of support and training to ensure that the education provided to all pupils is well-rounded and in-depth. With great public transport links and a brilliant support scheme for new starters, this school is the perfect place for a graduate to gain experience of supporting SEN pupils and get a feel for school life.