Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant - Southwark - September start

Full-time | Term Time Only
September Start
Southark, South East London
£105 - £117 per day

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 Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant 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 - Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Providing 1:1 and small group support as a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
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 environmentThe 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 protectionExperience 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 for a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

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 Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role where you can truly make a differenceIf 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 Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role in Southwark
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed