At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs.
- Company: Join a supportive, collaborative specialist SEN team in Southwark.
- Benefits: Earn £105 - £117 per day with excellent CPD and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: This role is full-time and term time only, starting in September.
- Why this job: Make a genuine impact while gaining hands-on experience in a specialist education setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in care, youth work, or as a Learning Support Assistant is highly desirable.
The predicted salary is between 23100 - 25000 £ per year.
Are you a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant looking to gain hands-on, meaningful experience in a specialist education setting in Southwark? This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to build a career within education, psychology, or support work while making a genuine impact.
About the Role - Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with experienced teaching staff to support pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, moderate to severe learning difficulties, and communication needs. This role focuses on building positive, trusting relationships, supporting emotional regulation, and helping pupils access learning through tailored, inclusive and individualised approaches. This is a highly rewarding yet dynamic role, ideal for a resilient and passionate Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant looking to develop specialist SEN experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing 1:1 and small group support
- Supporting differentiated and personalised learning activities
- Promoting communication, independence, and social development
- Supporting sensory needs and structured routines
- Assisting with behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
- Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and specialist staff
- Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
The Ideal Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
- Patient, empathetic and emotionally intelligent
- Passionate about SEN, SEMH and inclusive education
- Resilient and confident in managing challenging behaviour
- Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building ability
- Proactive, adaptable and solution-focused
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
- Experience as a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, SEN TA, Learning Support Assistant, or within care, youth work, psychology or support work is highly desirable.
- Experience supporting pupils with EHCPs or complex needs is beneficial but not essential.
What's on Offer
- Supportive, collaborative and specialist SEN team
- Structured and well-resourced learning environment in Southwark
- Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities
- Valuable experience for aspiring psychologists, teachers or therapists
- A rewarding role where you can truly make a difference
If you are a motivated and compassionate Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV for this role in Southwark.
Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant in London employer: Remedy Recruitment Group
Work in a structured and well-resourced learning environment in Southwark. The team is dedicated to supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, ensuring a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere. This role offers valuable experience for aspiring psychologists, teachers, or therapists.
