SEN Teaching Assistant (Autism Support)

SEN Teaching Assistant (Autism Support)

One of our incredible primary schools in Newcastle are looking for a caring, compassionate, and dedicated graduate to assist in their SEN department as a SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant. The successful graduate will be providing support to a handful of pupils with Autism from September.

Have you recently graduated from university and are looking to pursue a purposeful career but are unsure where to start?

Are you interested in Education, working with children and young people, or pursuing a career in Educational Psychology?

Gaining experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, based in one school, is a great place to start! This SEN Teaching Assistant role is a great opportunity to really develop your teaching skills and aspirations. Experience working with SEN students is very desirable as it commends your teaching ability and is a great starting point if you are hoping to become a teacher! Moreover, becoming a SEN Teaching Assistant is a great opportunity to refine your interest in educational psychology and really make a difference in the lives of the students you work with.

SEN Teaching Assistant (Autism Support) – The Role:

• Work under the schools SENDCo / Inclusion Manager
• Placement within a mainstream school
• Plan, deliver and run intervention sessions as a SEN Teaching Assistant
• Tailor and adapt to specific student’s needs
• Supporting pupils with Autism
• Communicate effectively with both staff and parents

SEN Teaching Assistant (Autism Support) – Benefits:

• SEN Teaching Assistant role
• £350 – £450 weekly term time rate
• No Supply – SEN Teaching Assistant based in one school for the remainder of the academic year
• Long-term, full-time role in the same school
• Build a relationship with your team and students
• Ideal experience for aspiring teachers/Ed psychologists
• Interviewing now!

SEN Teaching Assistant (Autism Support) – Person Specification

• 2:1 or above degree in a core subject or Psychology
• Strong academic background prior to university
• Experience working with children and young people
• Experience working with people with additional needs, specifically autism
• Compassionate and caring
• Passionate about learning & education

If you have been reading this and thinking ‘this sounds like me’, then don’t hesitate and click ‘apply now’ to begin your SEN Teaching Assistant application today!