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SEN & Therapy Support Teaching Assistant, stockport
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Client:
EdEx - Education Recruitment
Location:
stockport, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
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Job Description:
SEN & Therapy Support Teaching Assistant| Inner London | Daily Rate £105-£115
Are you a creative graduate with aspirations to become a therapist - in art therapy, drama therapy, play therapy, or counselling?
A vibrant and inclusive primary school in Inner London (Bexley) is offering a unique opportunity for a Creative SEN Support Assistant to join their team full-time from September 2025. You'll support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and social-emotional needs through engaging, expressive, and tailored approaches.
This is an ideal stepping stone for those looking to build hands-on therapeutic experience in a setting that embraces creativity and wellbeing.
ROLE DETAILS
* SEN Support Assistant
* Work with children with Autism, speech & language needs, and emotional regulation difficulties
* Incorporate creativity into learning and wellbeing support
* Full-time, term-time role starting September 2025
* Based in a Bexley primary school with a strong focus on inclusion and the arts
* £105 - £115 per day (based on experience and qualifications)
* Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and the SENCO to create a nurturing environment
PERSON SPECIFICATION
* Degree in Art, Drama, Music, Psychology, Education, or related field
* Interest in therapeutic pathways (e.g., art/play/drama therapy, counselling)
* Creative, compassionate, and emotionally attuned
* Ability to engage children through imaginative and sensory approaches
* Team player with excellent communication skills
* Open to training and reflection, with a passion for child development
SCHOOL DETAILS
* Graded "Good" by Ofsted with exceptional pupil progress scores
* Focus on wellbeing, emotional literacy, and creative curriculum delivery
* Supportive, forward-thinking leadership team committed to inclusion
* Modern classrooms and outdoor spaces that encourage self-expression
* Located in Bexley with excellent links
* Regular CPD, with access to external therapists and school-based mental health initiatives
If you're a creative graduate looking to gain real-world experience before training as a therapist, this is a brilliant opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Send your CV to Alex at EdEx today. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 24 hours.
SEN & Therapy Support Teaching Assistant| Inner London | £105-£115 per day | September 2025 Start
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