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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.
You may not need an undergraduate degree to become an educational support assistant but you’ll need one if you want to be a qualified special needs teacher or special educational needs coordinator. Degree subject areas to consider include:
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Most employers don’t ask for postgraduate qualifications for educational support assistant roles but having one may help your career in later years when you look to apply for more senior roles. You may need to do a postgraduate teaching qualification (PGCE), for example.
Examples of taught MAs and research degrees at postgraduate level include MAs in:
You need to be empathetic and a good listener who cares about improving education for children with special needs.
You may not always need previous work experience to become an educational support assistant, as this is often an entry-level job. But it’s always a good idea to gain some work experience before applying for roles. You could contact local schools that support SEN pupils and ask to take part in some lessons.
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