At a Glance
- Tasks: Support primary and secondary pupils with special needs, enhancing their learning and social skills.
- Company: Dynamic school in Ealing with an excellent Ofsted rating.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, work with professionals, and develop your career in education.
- Other info: Join a supportive team in a vibrant school environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while exploring various career paths in education.
- Qualifications: Psychology or Sociology graduate with a passion for supporting children.
The predicted salary is between 23400 - 29910 £ per year.
A diverse school in Ealing is seeking a Psychology Graduate to join them as an SEN Teaching Assistant, supporting both primary and secondary pupils starting September 2026.
Career Paths
- Teaching and Education: progressing towards a classroom teacher role, SEN Coordinator (SENDCO), or Learning Support Specialist.
- Child and Adolescent Support: moving into educational psychology, youth work, or specialist behaviour support roles.
- Therapeutic and Healthcare Support: including roles in speech and language support, occupational therapy, or mental health services for children.
- Higher Education and Research: assisting in educational psychology research or training future teaching assistants.
The Psychology Graduate will also be supporting children with various special needs including mental health, autism, speech and language difficulties and helping them develop their learning, social and emotional skills.
Job Description
- Full-time, long-term role starting in September 2026.
- Supporting students with mental health, autism, speech & language difficulties and other complex needs.
- Opportunity to work closely with an Educational Psychologist and Speech and Language Therapist.
- Provided with support and variety.
- Located in the Borough of Ealing.
Person Specification
- Psychology (or even Sociology) Graduate.
- Training or experience in SEN, child development or mental health support (desirable).
- Creative with a positive personality.
- Compassionate, patient, and empathetic towards children with diverse needs.
- Interest in pursuing a career in teaching, educational psychology, or child development.
School Specification
- Large, dynamic all‑through school (ages 3-16) in Ealing.
- Ofsted EXCELLENT in all areas.
- Supportive and collaborative staff culture.
Psychology Graduate | SEN Teaching Assistant in Ealing employer: Edex
Join a large, dynamic all-through school in Ealing that prides itself on its supportive and collaborative staff culture. As a Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students with diverse needs while benefiting from excellent career progression paths in education and child support. With an Ofsted rating of 'EXCELLENT' in all areas, this school offers a nurturing environment for both personal and professional growth.
