Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant:  Full Time – SEN Specialist School | Immediate start

Location: Harlow, CM18, West Essex

Contract: Full Time, Monday to Friday 8:30am – 15:00pm (Term Time)

Salary: £500-£600 per week

Start Date: Immediately

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant: Job Overview

Before you click apply to this Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role, please consider the following questions…

Have you recently Graduate from a top-30 University in Psychology, Education Child Development or related field and looking for real experience working in a specialist setting, with small cohorts, where your work will directly affect student progress and wellbeing?

Are you passionate about supporting students with SEMH needs, often with EHCPs or who have been excluded or at risk, helping them re-engage with learning?

If you’re nodding yes, look no further! This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant: About the School

This school is an alternative provision serving pupils aged 4-16 who have often been permanently excluded from mainstream settings, or are at risk of exclusion.
It offers short- and long-term placements tailored for social, emotional, mental health needs, plus additional learning difficulties.  

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant: Your Role

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant you will be responsible for:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH, behaviour needs, and/or learning difficulties, helping them access lessons and rebuild confidence
• Collaborate closely with class teachers, therapists, and the SENCo to adapt curriculum, resources, and strategies for each pupil’s needs
• Support in personal, emotional, and social development: helping students regulate emotions, build resilience, and engage positively with school life
• Maintain records of progress, behaviour, attendance, and liaise with families and other agencies to ensure holistic support
• Supporting the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant: Candidate Specification

KPi Education are looking for a standout Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant who:

• Has a 2:1 or above in Psychology, Education, Child Development or related subject
• Understands or is willing to learn about SEMH needs, EHCPs, and strategies for behaviour support
• Being able to deal with emotional and physical challenges presented by regular involvement in physical intervention
• First aid training/training
• Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people
• Previous experience in SEN or alternative provision settings is desirable but not essential

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant: Why Join This School

For graduates aspiring to careers in Clinical or Educational Psychology, Child Therapy, or Teaching, this role provides the ideal foundation. You’ll gain practical, hands-on experience working closely with pupils who have a range of learning and emotional needs, allowing you to develop an understanding of child development, behaviour management, and therapeutic support strategies.

Some more benefits include:

• Join a Good Ofsted-rated school on an exciting journey of growth and improvement
• Work with small classes and tailored learning plans, see your impact daily
• Receive excellent mentoring and CPD from experts in SEMH and inclusion
• Build skills in trauma-informed practice, emotional regulation, and resilience
• Support pupils’ academic and emotional growth in a nurturing, caring environment

If you are eager to make a difference in an SEN/alternative provision setting, we want to hear from you. Click “Apply Now” – early applications are strongly encouraged!

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