Psychology Graduate Opportunity - SEN Teaching Assistant

Psychology Graduate Opportunity - SEN Teaching Assistant

Pay: £101.40 to £115 per day
Days: Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
Location: Reading

About the Role

Are you a Psychology Graduate passionate about inclusive education? In this SEN Teaching Assistant role, you'll support pupils with a range of needs including Autism, ADHD, and SEMH challenges. You'll gain hands on experience with behaviour management, social communication strategies, and child development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils with SEN in and out of class.
• Assist in the implementation of individual learning plans.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and support staff.

What We're Looking For

• Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Youth & Community Work, or related fields.
• Non graduates with relevant experience in youth work, mentoring, or social care are also encouraged to apply.
• A strong interest in working with young people who are at risk of entering the criminal justice system.
• Sincerity is key - what drives you, and why do you want to support some of the most vulnerable children in society?
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach, with the ability to de escalate challenging situations.
• Experience (voluntary or paid) with vulnerable young people, SEMH, or youth offending (desirable but not essential - full training provided).
• A genuine passion for advocacy, social justice, and rehabilitation.

Benefits to YOU

• Excellent rates of pay!
• Speedy registration process & fast track compliance.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• 5 Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook!
• Exclusive school & trust partnerships.
• Access to our FREE Perks Portal - exclusive discounts (our version of the Blue Light Card).
• 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses via Milk Academy.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook & access to our wellbeing hub.
• School Preparation Pack - be ready for your school placements!
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant.
• Our Unbottled division brings lived experience speakers into schools.
• We're located across England & North Wales with 9 offices!
• Join the UK's only eco friendly education supply agency!

Why choose Milk Education

Milk Education is a purpose driven teaching supply agency focused on putting educators first. We're committed to finding high quality teaching talent and supporting schools across the U.K.

We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.

Equal Opportunities

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

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