Tradewind Recruitment
Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire Full-Time | September Start Competitive Daily Rate
Are you a recent graduate looking to build meaningful experience supporting children with additional needs?
A supportive and inclusive primary school in Houghton Regis is seeking a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team from September. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers, educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, counsellors, or anyone looking to develop a career supporting children with Special Educational Needs.
The role will involve working closely with pupils who require additional support, helping them access learning, build confidence, develop communication skills and achieve their individual targets. You will work alongside experienced teachers, SEN professionals and the school's leadership team in a nurturing environment where staff development is highly valued.
The school offers:
* A welcoming and supportive staff team * Hands-on experience supporting pupils with a range of SEN needs * Opportunities to work 1:1 and in small intervention groups * Excellent mentoring and professional development * Valuable experience for those considering teacher training or specialist SEN careers * A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day
The ideal candidate will have:
* A degree in any subject * A passion for supporting children and young people * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Patience, resilience and a positive attitude * Any previous experience working with children, SEN, mental health or care settings is desirable but not essential
If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can gain invaluable school-based experience while supporting pupils to reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today through Tradewind Recruitment to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
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