Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about pursuing a career in education, supporting children in Sunderland with various complex learning challenges?

Have you recently graduated from university (or are about to graduate), and are keen to build classroom experience prior to pursuing teacher training or further education?

Want to make a difference to SEN children’s personal, social, emotional and academic lives while developing your own skillset?

A superb school located in Sunderland is looking to position a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to work closely with their SEN students from September 2024…

• Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
• Full-time, long-term role starting in September 2024
• Earn up to £470 per week as a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
• Mon-Fri, 32.5 hours per week (term-time only)
• Fully inclusive SEN school located near central Newcastle
• Work 1:1 and in small group lessons focusing on a range of tailor-made needs
• Children aged 11-16 with a range of complex needs
• Perfect experience for aspiring teachers, speech and language therapists, or educational psychologists
• Graduates of Education, Psychology, and other core curriculum subjects are welcome to apply
• Previous SEN experience is preferred but not essential

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll work alongside teachers and other education support staff to promote personalised learning and support for all students. The school offers designated learning areas for SEN students, and advanced, tailor-made tuition in the Learning Support Department, with regular testing to review and plan support for students with complex difficulties.

The school is located near central Sunderland, a commutable distance from nearby the city, with excellent transport links and main roads directing towards the school. The school welcomes students with varying needs; it provides a rewarding work environment and is recognised by the local community for the support it provides to its students.

Although applicant SEN experience is preferred, the school offers SEN training and is looking for the right individual for the role; someone passionate about getting involved, working with SEN students to make a difference to their lives while developing their own skillset.

The school wish to speak to suitable candidates ASAP. The role will start from September and, providing all goes well, will be a long-term position throughout the next academic year.

Do you feel this position as a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant in Sunderland is the next step for your career?

If so, please apply now by sending your CV and Cover Letter to Imogen at KPI Education to be considered!

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