Aspiring Play Therapist (SEN Teaching Assistant)
East Grinstead - West Sussex - Graduate - SEN Teaching Assistant - Autism - Child Development - Mental Health - SEN - Education and Training - Psychology - Criminology - Sociology - Childhood Studies
Are you an Aspiring Play Therapist looking to gain valuable hands-on experience supporting children with special educational needs?
Academics are recruiting a passionate and enthusuatic Aspiring Play Therapsit to work as a Teaching Assistant within a specialist SEN school in East Grinstead, supporting children with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASD), ADHD, learning difficulties and communication challenges.
This role in East Grinstead is a fantastic opportunity for an Aspiring Play Therapist looking to develop their understanding of child development, theraputic approaches and supporting children with complex needs.
The School & Role:
Work within a specialist school supporting children with a range of additional needs
Classroom based role assisting the teacher with the learning experience
Provide 1:1 and small group support, helping pupils engage with learning and develop independence
Support children through creative, sensory and play-based learning activities
Help pupils develop their communication, social interaction and emotional regualtion skills
Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, creating a safe and nurturing environment
Able to commute to East Grinstead
Gain valuable hands-on experience in a SEN setting, ideal for an Aspiring Play Therapist looking to pursue a career in child development or theraputic support Start date from 23/11/26 or ASAP, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you
Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
£93-105 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only
If you have a Psychology / Criminology / Social Science / Childhood Studies degree, it's an excellent use of your degree
**You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship
Apply now or contact Maddy Thatcher at Academics if you are interested in the Aspiring Play Therapist (SEN Teaching Assistant) role in East Grinstead:
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Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy
