Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Specialist SEN School | Kensington, West London
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Up to £600 per week (term-time only)
Location: Kensington, London Borough of Kensington & Chelsea

Are you a patient, empathetic graduate eager to support children with additional needs in a meaningful, long-term role? - Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
Do you dream of a career in education, psychology, therapy, or child development?

Join Elmwood Bridge School as a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant this September and become a key figure in the educational journey of children with complex and varied learning needs.

About the School – Kensington, West London - Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Elmwood Bridge School is an innovative and inclusive special needs school located in the heart of Kensington, serving pupils aged 4–16 with a range of additional needs. These include:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)
• Social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges

Who Are We Looking For? - Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a compassionate, proactive and emotionally intelligent graduate who is ready to make a difference. You should:

Hold a 2:1 degree or above in a relevant subject (e.g., Psychology, Education, Child Development, Social Work, or related disciplines)
Be a confident communicator, capable of building strong, trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and families
Show resilience, patience and adaptability when managing challenging behaviour or emotional outbursts
Be genuinely committed to a future career in education, therapy, clinical/educational psychology, or social care

What Will You Be Doing as a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant? - Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

As a key member of the classroom support team, your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with diverse and complex needs
  * Assisting with lesson preparation and the adaptation of learning materials to suit individual EHCP targets
  * Supporting emotional regulation and helping students access their individualised communication systems (PECS, Makaton, visual timetables, etc.)
  * Reinforcing positive behaviour strategies and assisting pupils in developing self-confidence, independence, and coping mechanisms
  * Recording observations and helping to track student progress against developmental and academic goals

Why Join Elmwood Bridge School? - Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

• A stepping stone to careers in child psychology, therapy, SEN teaching, and social work
• Work in a collaborative, welcoming environment with extensive professional support
• Ongoing training and development opportunities in SEN strategies, safeguarding, and emotional regulation
• The opportunity to build lasting, meaningful relationships and see real, daily impact

Apply Now – Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant | Kensington

If you're ready to start a fulfilling and challenging career supporting children with special educational needs, we want to hear from you.

Send your CV and a short cover letter to James at KPI Education to apply and take your first step toward a rewarding future in SEN education.

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