Psychology Graduate - SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Redbridge
Salary: £100 per day
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
Are you a Psychology graduate aspiring to advance your career in Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you aim to become a Speech and Language Therapist, Play Therapist, Educational Psychologist, or Child Psychologist? If so, this SEN Teaching Assistant position offers an invaluable opportunity to gain practical experience in a supportive educational setting.
Why Consider This Role?
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Hands-On Experience: Engage directly with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and communication challenges.
Hands-On Experience: Engage directly with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and communication challenges.
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Collaborative Environment: Work alongside seasoned educators, therapists, and Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs) within a nurturing school atmosphere.
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside seasoned educators, therapists, and Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs) within a nurturing school atmosphere.
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Skill Development: Acquire expertise in speech and language development, emotional regulation, and behaviour management strategies.
Skill Development: Acquire expertise in speech and language development, emotional regulation, and behaviour management strategies.
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Specialised Training: Gain proficiency in Makaton, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), sensory play techniques, and emotional literacy interventions.
Specialised Training: Gain proficiency in Makaton, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), sensory play techniques, and emotional literacy interventions.
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Career Progression: Ideal for Psychology graduates aiming for careers in child psychology, speech therapy, play therapy, or clinical psychology.
Career Progression: Ideal for Psychology graduates aiming for careers in child psychology, speech therapy, play therapy, or clinical psychology.
Responsibilities:
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Student Support: Provide one-to-one and small group assistance to enhance students' social, emotional, and academic development.
Student Support: Provide one-to-one and small group assistance to enhance students' social, emotional, and academic development.
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Tailored Assistance: Aid children with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and speech and language difficulties in their daily educational activities.
Tailored Assistance: Aid children with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and speech and language difficulties in their daily educational activities.
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Intervention Implementation: Collaborate with Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists, and SEN Teachers to execute targeted intervention strategies.
Intervention Implementation: Collaborate with Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists, and SEN Teachers to execute targeted intervention strategies.
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Communication Enhancement: Promote independence and effective communication using tools such as PECS, Makaton, and other visual aids.
Communication Enhancement: Promote independence and effective communication using tools such as PECS, Makaton, and other visual aids.
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Therapeutic Engagement: Facilitate sensory play and therapeutic activities to support cognitive and social growth.
Therapeutic Engagement: Facilitate sensory play and therapeutic activities to support cognitive and social growth.
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Safe Learning Environment: Create a secure, nurturing, and stimulating space that fosters confidence and resilience among students.
Safe Learning Environment: Create a secure, nurturing, and stimulating space that fosters confidence and resilience among students.
Candidate:
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Educational Background: Degree in Psychology or a related field (e.g., Education, Child Development).
Educational Background: Degree in Psychology or a related field (e.g., Education, Child Development).
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Passion for SEN: Genuine interest in working with children with special educational needs and a deep understanding of neurodiversity.
Passion for SEN: Genuine interest in working with children with special educational needs and a deep understanding of neurodiversity.
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Career Ambitions: Aspiring professionals in Speech and Language Therapy, Play Therapy, Educational Psychology, or Child Psychology.
Career Ambitions: Aspiring professionals in Speech and Language Therapy, Play Therapy, Educational Psychology, or Child Psychology.
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Relevant Experience: Previous experience, whether paid or voluntary, in educational settings, care facilities, youth work, or mental health support.
Relevant Experience: Previous experience, whether paid or voluntary, in educational settings, care facilities, youth work, or mental health support.
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Key Skills: Strong communication abilities, empathy, and resilience when supporting children with additional needs.
Key Skills: Strong communication abilities, empathy, and resilience when supporting children with additional needs.
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Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, including teachers, SENCOs, and therapists.
Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, including teachers, SENCOs, and therapists.
Benefits:
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Practical Experience: Gain substantial, real-world experience prior to pursuing further qualifications.
Practical Experience: Gain substantial, real-world experience prior to pursuing further qualifications.
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Supportive Environment: Be part of a school community that values structured career development and continuous learning.
Supportive Environment: Be part of a school community that values structured career development and continuous learning.
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Professional Development: Access Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training in speech and language interventions, behaviour management, and child development.
Professional Development: Access Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training in speech and language interventions, behaviour management, and child development.
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Impactful Contribution: Play a pivotal role in positively influencing children's lives and assisting them in reaching their full potential.
Impactful Contribution: Play a pivotal role in positively influencing children's lives and assisting them in reaching their full potential.
If you are a Psychology graduate eager to embark on a rewarding career in SEN education and therapy, we encourage you to apply now.