Graduate Educational Therapy Assistant

Full-Time | Permanent and Temporary | September 2026 Start
Salary: £500–£650 per week

Are you a recent graduate hoping to pursue a career in Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Educational Psychology, Play Therapy, or another specialist therapeutic profession?

Would you like to gain invaluable hands-on experience supporting children and young people with additional needs within a specialist educational setting?

KPi Education are currently working alongside a highly respected specialist SEND school in the Sheffield area to recruit ambitious Graduate Educational Therapy Assistants looking to build experience before progressing into therapeutic, psychological, or specialist educational careers.

These long-term opportunities are particularly suited to graduates who are passionate about child development, communication, wellbeing, and supporting young people with complex additional needs.

About the Role

As a Graduate Educational Therapy Assistant, you will become part of a multidisciplinary team supporting pupils with a wide range of additional needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Sensory processing differences
• Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs

Working alongside teachers, therapists, pastoral staff, and families, you will help deliver personalised support designed to develop pupils' communication, independence, emotional regulation, and overall wellbeing.

Daily responsibilities of a Graduate Educational Therapy Assistant:

• Delivering targeted 1:1 and small-group intervention sessions
• Supporting communication development through visual strategies, Makaton, PECS, AAC and other specialist approaches
• Assisting pupils with sensory regulation and therapeutic activities
• Supporting the development of social skills, emotional wellbeing, and independence
• Observing and implementing strategies recommended by Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and other specialist professionals
• Building positive relationships that help pupils feel safe, engaged, and confident in their learning environment

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from graduates (2:1 degree or above) in areas such as:

• Speech & Language Therapy
• Psychology and Child Psychology
• Occupational Therapy
• Education Studies
• Health & Social Care
• Special Educational Needs & Inclusion

Previous experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable individuals is desirable but not essential.

About the School

This Sheffield-based specialist provision is widely recognised for its nurturing and therapeutic approach to supporting pupils with complex additional needs. The school places a strong emphasis on communication, emotional wellbeing, independence, and holistic development, ensuring every pupil receives personalised support tailored to their individual strengths and EHCP outcomes.

The school has an excellent reputation for supporting aspiring therapists, educational psychologists, and specialist practitioners by providing meaningful, hands-on experience alongside experienced professionals.

For graduates considering future postgraduate study or professional training within therapy, psychology, or specialist education, this Graduate Educational Therapy Assistantrole provides an exceptional foundation and invaluable practical experience.

Click apply and send your CV to James at KPi Education today.

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