Educational support assistant - job market

As an educational support assistant, also known as a special educational needs (SEN) teaching assistant, you’ll work with teachers to give help and support to children with special educational needs and disabilities. Read on to learn more about a career as an educational support assistant.

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Who are the top employers of educational support assistants?

You’ll find most educational support assistant vacancies in mainstream schools and colleges. Other types of employers could include:

  • Special educational needs establishments
  • Pupil referral units
  • Teaching academies

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