Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant

Overview

Unqualified 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?

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.

• Assist with classroom activities and support the teacher in delivering lessons.
• Support pupils to manage emotions, communicate effectively, and stay engaged in activities.
• Provide encouragement and supervision to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.

• 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

• 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

• "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 circumstances 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!