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Launch Your Career in SEN Education
Are you a recent Psychology graduate with a passion for supporting children with autism? Would you like to train to be an SEN Teacher?
This School is a day school rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted, is seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join the teaching support team as Trainee Teachers. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in SEN education, apply your knowledge of psychology in a practical setting, and launch your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.
About The Role
- You will be working alongside experienced teachers within small classes, individually and in groups, to learn and develop your teaching skills.
- You will observe, assist, and eventually lead engaging learning activities that encourage pupils learning and progression, focusing on improving their social and emotional development.
- You will be instrumental in creating a positive and nurturing learning environment where children can thrive.
What will I be doing?
- Observe and assist experienced teachers in delivering lessons and activities.
- Gain practical experience in planning and delivering lessons, focusing on communication skills and life skills.
- Support pupils’ participation in trips, applying theory-based learning to practice.
- Provide behaviourally based support to replace and reduce behaviours that impact quality of life.
- Support with personal care, encouraging pupils to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene (toileting, feeding).
- Monitor pupil progress, observing how different teaching approaches impact learning.
- Assist with breaktime duties including playground support and snack time.
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Why this School?
- Market leading salary plus a £1000 joining bonus.
- Regular pay progression with opportunities to increase as soon as 6 months from starting.
- Comprehensive training and development program designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to become a successful SEN teacher.
- Access to a wide range of Education and Childcare courses including RQF CACHE Level 2, 3 and 4 in Early Years, Learning Difficulties and Teaching and Learning.
- Behaviour analysis specific qualifications including Teaching Ranks, Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT), Board Certified Behaviour Analysis certification (BCBA), UK Society for Behaviour Analysis certification (UKBA(cert)).
- Masters in High Incidence and Disabilities worth up to £13,000.
- Additionally, all staff will also receive regular training in Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management, Personal Care, Autism and more.
- Opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of behaviour analysts, teachers, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists.
- Staff wellbeing and support facilities.
- Enrolment into our pension scheme.
- Term time only working.
- Transport provided between school and central Guildford where needed.
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What do you need?
- Recent degree in Psychology or a related field.
- A passion for working with children with autism and a desire to make a difference in their lives.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A willingness to learn and grow as a teacher.
- Ability to keep calm in high pressure situations.
Ready to launch your career in SEN education?
Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to hear more, please apply now and someone will get straight back to you, or call Paul Hirchfield on
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