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If you’re looking for a new way to utilise your existing degree or experience, becoming a SEN Education assistant might just be the role for you.
The Education Assistant role is vital in ensuring that all of our young people, no matter what their disability, can go to school to learn, make friends and have fun. It is hard work, and requires commitment, but it's a hugely fulfilling job and can bring real joy.
About the role:The Education Assistant job is very different to that in a mainstream school. You will support the teacher in creating opportunities for the children to learn in their own individual ways. You will need to be creative, flexible, patient, and perceptive, as you will need to write down observations for the teacher. However, as well as supporting the teaching, you will be trained by nurses, therapists and senior staff to carry out many other medical procedures.
- Assisting in the delivery of effective intervention teaching on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.
- Helping with the planning and delivery of lessons.
- Supporting pupils in relation to their education and their needs.
- Preparing classroom resources.
- Providing feedback to teachers and parents.
- Helping with extracurricular activities. (e.g. revision sessions)
This is a great role for someone who is looking to work in a fulfilling and rewarding career in education.
The ideal candidate:- A strong and resilient attitude
- Enthusiastic and passionate about helping children reach their academic potential
- Proficient numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to form excellent relationships and rapport with pupils
- An understanding of children with specialist needs
We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.
- Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
- Free CPD sessions
- Your own dedicated consultant
- £150 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus
- Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners
You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications.
If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. All applicants must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance provided.
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