Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Are you looking for paid work experience to develop your skillset in an SEN environment for the coming academic year?

Would a Learning Support Assistant role in an outstanding SEN School in Sunderland be the right step for your career?

Want to make a difference to the social, emotional and academic lives of students with acute autism and other complex additional needs?

A bespoke, state-of-the-art SEN school in south Sunderland is looking for a position as a Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant to join their team and work closely with their students from September…

• Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant
• Full-time, long-term role starting in September 2024
• Earn up to £470 per week as a Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant
• Mon-Fri, 32.5 hours per week (term-time only)
• Full-inclusive SEN school specializing in acute autism and complex learning difficulties
• Work 1:1 and in small group lessons focusing on developing communication skills and emotional regulation through play
• Children aged 2-11 years with a range of learning needs
• Perfect for aspiring educational Psychologists, Speech Therapists, and SEN teachers
• Graduates of Psychology, and education-related degrees are welcome to apply
• Previous SEN experience is preferred but not essential

As a Graduate Learning Support Assistant in an outstanding SEN school in South Sunderland, you’ll work alongside SEN teachers and other education support staff to promote personalized learning and support for all students. The school offers superb enhanced facilities including spaces dedicated to vestibular development, sensory dens, a role-play village, hydrotherapy pool and large outdoor areas.

The school is located south of Sunderland, a commutable distance from nearby the city, with excellent transport links and main roads directing towards the school. The school welcomes students with acute autism and other complex learning needs; it provides an incredibly rewarding work environment on a newly purpose-built site.

Although applicant SEN experience is preferred, the school offers training to facilitate appropriate support for its students, 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 whilst developing their own skillset.

The school wishes to speak to suitable candidates ASAP. The role will start from September, and the school are keen to book interviews and trial days. Providing all goes well, this will lead to a long-term position throughout the next academic year.

Do you feel this position as a Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant in this Sunderland SEN school 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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