Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant| Earn up to £600 per week| Role based near Greenwich, SE10| Start date: September

Before applying to this Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role please consider the following questions…

Are you a recent 1 st or 2:1 graduate in Psychology, Education or related field and now searching for a meaningful, hands-on role supporting children with Special Educational Needs?

Do you have a natural affinity for helping others, especially those who process the world a little differently?

Have you been considering a long-term career in educational psychology, SEN Teaching, Therapy, or Child development?

If you’re nodding along, keep reading this Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant might be the perfect opportunity for you!

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant: About the School

Located in a vibrant and close-knit community near Greenwich, this welcoming primary school is deeply committed to inclusion, kindness, and personalised support. With a strong focus on early intervention and child-centred learning, the school is proud of its nurturing ethos and close collaboration between teachers, SEN professionals, and families.

They are looking for a warm, emotionally intelligent Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant who can bring patience, positivity, and a deep interest in child development to their SEN team, someone who wants to make a real difference and grow with the school.

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant: Candidate Specification

We’re looking for a standout Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant who holds:

• 2:1 or higher in Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies or related degree from a top-30 leading University
• Strong academic throughout GCSE’s and A-levels
• Interested in SEN, Inclusion and child development and has the willingness to learn and take on new challenges
• Experience working with children or students (formal or informal) is highly desirable
• Committed, proactive, and eager to learn from SEN Professionals

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant: Job Role

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant you will work across all year groups, supporting pupils with EHCPs and additional learning needs, your role will include:

• Work closely with the SENCO team and external specialists to implement individualised support plans
• Deliver targeted 1:1 interventions and small group support in literacy, numeracy, and emotional regulation
• Help students access learning in mainstream classrooms – adapting materials, pre-teaching vocabulary, and using sensory tools
• Track and monitor student progress, contributing to termly EHCP reviews and feedback meetings
• Learn to manage challenging behaviours in a supportive, trauma-informed way

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant: Why Join this School

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll be joining a deeply supportive and inclusive primary school that believes every child, regardless of their background, needs or diagnosis, deserves the chance to thrive.

The school’s SEN provision is well-resourced, expertly led, and committed to staff development. As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll have access to hands-on mentoring from experienced SEN teachers, speech and language therapists, and the SENCO, alongside weekly reflection sessions designed to help you build your confidence, resilience, and specialist knowledge.

You’ll also benefit from tailored CPD in areas like neurodiversity, trauma-informed practice, and communication strategies – ideal preparation if you’re exploring careers in educational psychology, teaching, or therapy.

The students you’ll work with are bright, brilliant, and bursting with potential – they just need someone like you to help them unlock it. As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll become a steady, positive presence in their lives – someone who sees their strengths, understands their needs, and supports them with compassion and care.

Don’t Miss Out – Apply Today!

If you’re a passionate graduate SEN Teaching Assistant ready to gain invaluable SEN experience in a warm and inspiring school – we want to hear from you, click “Apply Now”

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant