teaching assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you an empathetic Psychology Graduate looking for a rewarding and purposeful SEND Teaching Assistant job where you can positively impact the lives of young people with SEN and Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties?
Perhaps you are an aspiring Educational Psychologist or School Counsellor looking to gain practical experience prior to going on to complete a Masters, Doctorate or Post Graduate qualification?
Look no further than this SEN Teaching Assistant role based at a nurturing and inclusive Secondary School in Croydon.
Psychology Graduate | SEND Teaching Assistant | Job Summary
- Initial 1-Year contract commencing September 2023
- £85-£90 per day/ £425-£450 per week | Paid PAYE
- Mainstream Secondary School in Croydon – [11-19]
- Working with 11-16 year olds with SEND needs
- Permanent contracts available from September 2024 (or before)
Psychology Graduate | SEND Teaching Assistant | Job Description
- Providing classroom support to 4-16 year olds with Autism Spectrum Condition, Speech and Communication Difficulties, ADHD and Social Anxieties.
- Planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals and groups of students.
- Monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupil achievement, progress and development.
- Building core skills and supporting a strong knowledge base through a tailored approach to the individual needs of the pupils.
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with parents, carers and family.
This SEND Teaching Assistant role will require a motivated, determined, resilient and dedicated Psychology Graduate who is ready to fully embrace challenge and who approaches set-backs with a positive, can-do attitude. Previous experience working with young people and an excellent working knowledge of Psychology will be advantageous in this role.
Take the opportunity to secure a SEND Teaching Assistant role where you will build the self-esteem, self-worth, independence and confidence of children who have SEND needs or above average levels of emotional stress.
Get in contact with Ribbons & Reeves today if this SEND Teaching Assistant role sounds like exactly the type of role you have been looking for!
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint:
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for teaching assistant roles across Ribbons & Reeves's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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