Teaching assistant - no school based experience required

Are you a Psychology and/or Education graduate seeking a role in SEN schools?

An individual interested in gaining a deeper perspective into how children think and develop?

Reed Education are currently recruiting for Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants (SEN TA) with a desire and passion to work in an extremely rewarding environment!

The suitable applicants will ideally have:

• An hons degree or equivalent in an Educational based Psychology discipline.  
• The willingness to succeed, working in a school setting.
• A high level of interest assisting in regular care work.
• Experience in assisting people with SEND (this can be upaid)
• A valid enhanced DBS
• Versatility/open-mindfulness - as no two days are the same!

Your role will include:

• Supporting students 1:1 and in small groups within classroom settings and/or the community
• Learning about the individual child’s developmental, cognitive, social, individual differences and performing correct methods to assist.
• Applying your knowledge gained through your degree.
• Providing care and enabling access to learning for all pupils
• Carrying out pupil’s support programmes
• Managing the children and the classroom
• Personal and advanced care with some students

Through working with Reed Education, you will be making a significant contribution to the lives of young people in Education Settings in your community! In return we will assist you with fair pay rates and 24/7 support from your personal consultant, who will be on hand whenever you need. Our team take pride in getting to know every candidate, to ensure we find the best placement for each individual.  

Benefits we can offer you:

• Reed Discount Club – A fantastic range of discounts including half price cinema tickets.
• Health Cash Plan – our partnership with The Hospital Saturday Fund allows you to sign up for insurance and lifestyle perks to help cover costs such as dental fees, sight tests, glasses and contact lenses at a highly discounted rate.
• Holiday & Pension – You will get an employer contribution pension scheme and accrue holiday
• Access to FREE courses including Safeguarding training.

If you are interested in the above role, or any other work in an educational setting, please apply and the relevant consultant will be in touch.