Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: East Kent (Canterbury, Thanet, Dover, Shepway, Ashford)
Salary: £93.00 to £100.00 per day (Pension, CPD, Weekly Pay)
Start Date: OngoingPsychology Graduates/SEN Teaching Assistant
Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain valuable, hands-on experience before pursuing a career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Teaching?
Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with several specialist SEN schools across East Kent, so we're looking for enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated Psychology graduates to join our team as Teaching Assistants on both full-time and part-time basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to apply your knowledge of child development, behaviour and mental health while making a genuine difference to the lives of young people with additional needs.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers and therapists to support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, including:
Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
ADHD
Speech, Language and Communication Needs
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties
Complex additional needsYou'll provide both academic and pastoral support, helping students to build confidence, develop social and emotional skills, improve communication and achieve their learning goals.
What You'll Be Doing
Supporting students in the classroom on a 1:1 and small group basis
Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
Helping pupils develop social interaction and communication skills
Assisting with classroom activities and differentiated learning
Building positive relationships with pupils, teachers and families
Working alongside experienced SEN professionals and therapistsWe're Looking For
A degree in Psychology (or a related subject)
A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Patience, resilience and a positive attitude
Previous experience working with children or vulnerable adults is desirable but not essentialWhat We Offer
Full-time and part-time opportunities to suit your availability
Long-term placements with the potential for permanent positions
Competitive daily pay
Free access to high-quality CPD through The National College
Ongoing support from your dedicated Tradewind Recruitment consultant
Valuable experience for careers in Psychology, Education, Therapy and Mental HealthRequirements
Full right to work in the UK.
An enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
A new DBS costs £62, which we'll reimburse after you've completed 20 days of work with us.Whether you're a graduate or looking to gain meaningful experience before further study, please get in touch.
Apply today and begin a rewarding career supporting children with Special Educational Needs in schools across East Kent.
Tradewind Recruitment
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Salary description
£93.00 - £100.00 per day