Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
Mainstream Secondary School | Westminster, London
Full-Time, Long-Term
Salary: Between £500 - £600 per week

Are you a Psychology graduate eager to build hands-on experience supporting students with additional needs in a secondary school setting?

At KPI Education , we are working in partnership with a supportive and inclusive mainstream secondary schools in Westminster to recruit a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant. This full-time, long-term opportunity is ideal for graduates looking to develop practical experience ahead of a career in educational psychology, SEN teaching, or child-focused support roles.

The Role

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students with a range of additional needs within a mainstream classroom environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with needs such as autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
• Delivering tailored one-to-one and small group interventions to support access to learning.
• Working collaboratively with the SENCO, teaching staff, and external specialists.
• Assisting in the implementation of EHCPs and personalised support strategies.
• Encouraging students’ confidence, independence, and engagement in learning.
• Contributing to a positive, inclusive, and structured classroom environment.

This role offers valuable insight into how SEN provision operates within a mainstream secondary school, making it an excellent stepping stone towards further study or training in psychology or education.

Person Specification

What we are looking for graduates who:

• Have achieved 2:1 or above in Psychology or a related discipline.
• Have a genuine interest in supporting young people with additional needs.
• Are patient, empathetic, and resilient in their approach.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have prior experience working with young people (beneficial but not essential).

Why Join This School?

• A well-established and inclusive secondary school with a strong SEN provision.
• Opportunity to gain directly relevant experience for Educational Psychology pathways.
• Access to ongoing CPD and SEN-focused training.
• Work alongside experienced SEN professionals and teaching staff.
• Competitive weekly salary of up to £600.

Apply Now

If you are a Psychology graduate looking to gain meaningful experience and take a significant step towards a career in educational psychology or SEN education, we encourage you to apply.

Submit your CV to Mitchell at KPI Education to be considered for this Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role in Westminster.

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