Psychology Graduate - SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Ashford, Kent Pay: £93.00 - £100.00 per day Job Type: Full-time and Part-time opportunities available Start Date: Immediate and ongoing opportunitiesPsychology Graduate - SEN Teaching Assistant Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain hands-on experience supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Tradewind Recruitment is working with a range of specialist schools across the Ashford area, recruiting enthusiastic Psychology graduates to support pupils aged 4-19 with a variety of additional needs. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone considering a career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health, Social Work or Teaching. The Role As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers and therapists to help pupils reach their full potential. Your responsibilities may include: Providing 1:1 and small group support. Supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom. Encouraging communication, social interaction and emotional regulation. Helping implement individual learning and behaviour support plans. Building positive relationships with pupils to promote confidence and independence.You'll Be Supporting Pupils With Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) ADHD Moderate, Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties (MLD, SLD & PMLD) Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs Physical disabilities and complex medical needs Sensory processing differencesWe're Looking For A degree in Psychology (or a closely related subject). A genuine interest in supporting children and young people with additional needs. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Patience, empathy and resilience. Previous experience working with children or vulnerable adults is desirable but not essential.What We Offer Competitive daily pay of £93.00-£100.00. Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities. Access to free CPD and training through The National College. Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant. Weekly pay. Pension contributions. The opportunity to secure a permanent position, with many of our temporary roles leading to long-term or permanent employment within our partner schools.If you're looking to build valuable experience in a rewarding educational setting while making a real difference to the lives of children and young people with SEN, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to begin your career supporting pupils with SEN in schools across Ashford, Kent. #INDKENT