Creative Graduate - SEN & Therapy Support. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

EDEX; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant primary school in Richmond is seeking a Creative SEN Support Assistant to start in September 2025. The role involves supporting children with Special Educational Needs using creative and engaging methods. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and an interest in therapeutic pathways. Competitive daily rate offered.

Benefits

Regular CPD opportunities

Access to external therapists

Strong support for creative curriculum delivery

Qualifications

• Interest in therapeutic pathways such as art/play/drama therapy or counselling.
• Ability to engage children through imaginative and sensory approaches.
• Open to training and reflection, passionate about child development.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Autism and emotional regulation difficulties.
• Incorporate creativity into learning and wellbeing support.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to create a nurturing environment.

Skills

Creative engagement with children

Excellent communication skills

Compassion and emotional attunement

Team player

Education

Degree in Art, Drama, Music, Psychology, Education, or related field

Job description

Creative Graduate - SEN & Therapy Support Inner London Daily Rate 105- 115

Are you a creative graduate with aspirations to become a therapist - in art therapy, drama therapy, play therapy, or counselling?

A vibrant and inclusive primary school in Richmond is offering a unique opportunity for a Creative SEN Support Assistant to join their team full-time from September 2025. You'll support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and social-emotional needs through engaging, expressive, and tailored approaches.

This is an ideal stepping stone for those looking to build hands-on therapeutic experience in a setting that embraces creativity and wellbeing.

ROLE DETAILS

• Creative SEN Support Assistant

• Work with children with Autism, speech & language needs, and emotional regulation difficulties

• Incorporate creativity into learning and wellbeing support

• Full-time, term-time role starting September 2025

• Based in a Richmond primary school with a strong focus on inclusion and the arts

• 105 - 115 per day (based on experience and qualifications)

• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and the SENCO to create a nurturing environment

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Degree in Art, Drama, Music, Psychology, Education, or related field

• Interest in therapeutic pathways (e.g., art/play/drama therapy, counselling)

• Creative, compassionate, and emotionally attuned

• Ability to engage children through imaginative and sensory approaches

• Team player with excellent communication skills

• Open to training and reflection, with a passion for child development

SCHOOL DETAILS

• Graded "Good" by Ofsted with exceptional pupil progress scores

• Focus on wellbeing, emotional literacy, and creative curriculum delivery

• Supportive, forward-thinking leadership team committed to inclusion

• Modern classrooms and outdoor spaces that encourage self-expression

• Located in Richmond (E3) with excellent links to Mile End and Bow Road

• Regular CPD, with access to external therapists and school-based mental health initiatives

If you're a creative graduate looking to gain real-world experience before training as a therapist, this is a brilliant opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Send your CV to Joe at EdEx today. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 24 hours.

Creative Graduate - SEN & Therapy Support Inner London 105- 115 per day September 2025 Start

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