SEN Teaching Assistant

2 weeks ago


StokeonTrent, United Kingdom Opogo Full time

Are you a recent graduate in the field of psychology and looking for your next career step?

Join our team as an SEN Teaching Assistant. You will work closely with students with special educational  needs, providing tailored support to help them overcome barriers to learning and thrive in the classroom. This is an excellent opportunity for a Psychology Graduate to gain valuable hands-on experience working with children and young people while applying their knowledge of psychology in an educational setting.

Key responsibilities:

  • Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEN, both inside and outside the classroom.
  • Assist classroom teachers in planning and delivering differentiated lessons to meet the diverse needs of students.
  • Collaborate with the SENCO and other members of the SEN team to develop and implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behavior management strategies.
  • Monitor student progress and provide regular feedback to teachers and parents/guardians.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel supported and valued.

Requirements:

  • A degree in Psychology or a related field is essential.
  • Passion for supporting the learning and development of children and young people with special educational needs.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians.
  • Patience, empathy, and resilience in working with students who may have complex needs.
  • Previous experience working with children or young people, particularly those with SEN, is desirable but not essential.

Opogo benefits:

Opogo is a social enterprise dedicated to putting more money in your pocket.

  • We are not an agency; our mobile app allows you to self-manage your calendar and gives you transparency on pay rates, timesheets, booking details, journey timings and job history.
  • We pay more and keep costs to the school low guaranteeing you more work opportunities (we charge a transparent £30 fee to schools)
  • Receive, accept or reject bookings managed all from your – choose work when it suits you
  • FREE Learn platform providing you access to 1000’s of education resources including Prevent training, autism resources and up-to-date safeguarding advice from education experts

Opogo Ltd is accredited by the REC and in accordance with KCSIE 2023 guidelines, any offers of employment are subject to our strict vetting, safeguarding and reference procedures. 

Opogo is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know.



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