Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Pertemps Education Network; City Of London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Education Network in Kingston upon Thames is recruiting a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with speech, language and communication needs in an independent specialist SEN school.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, helping students access learning, develop communication, social skills and independence, with ongoing professional support and safeguarding commitments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology or Child Development.
• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or Linguistics.
• Degree in Education or Childhood Studies.
• Degree in Sociology or related social science.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with speech, language and communication needs.
• Supporting development of communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and independent learning skills.
• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning through patient, structured and consistent support.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence and meaningful participation in classroom activities.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SEN specialists and speech and language professionals to support individual pupil targets.
• Contributing to a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every pupil can thrive.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience & empathy

Calm nurturing approach

Willingness to learn

Education

Psychology or Child Development

Speech and Language Therapy or Linguistics

Education or Childhood Studies

Sociology or related social science

Job description

Location: Kingston Upon Thames, South West London

School Type: Independent Specialist SEN School

Contract: Full-time, Long-term

Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:30 - 16:30 Term-time only

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £108.35 per day

Are you a Psychology, Education or Speech and Language graduate looking to build a career supporting children with Special Educational Needs?

Pertemps Education Network is working in partnership with an independent specialist SEN school in Kingston Upon Thames to recruit a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with speech, language and communication needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to gain valuable, hands‑on experience within a specialist educational setting. The role would suit an aspiring Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Clinical Psychologist, SEN Teacher or another professional looking to pursue a career supporting children with additional needs.

The Role

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside experienced teachers, specialist support staff and other professionals to help pupils access learning, develop their communication skills and build confidence and independence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with speech, language and communication needs.
• Supporting the development of communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and independent learning skills.
• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning through patient, structured and consistent support.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence and meaningful participation in classroom activities.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SEN specialists and speech and language professionals to support individual pupil targets.
• Contributing to a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every pupil can thrive.

The Ideal Candidate

We are keen to hear from graduates who are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and eager to develop their understanding of specialist education.

You may have a degree in:

• Psychology or Child Development
• Speech and Language Therapy or Linguistics
• Education or Childhood Studies
• Sociology or a related social science

Previous experience working with children with SEN, speech and language difficulties, autism or communication needs would be advantageous. However, applications from enthusiastic graduates with relevant transferable experience, including tutoring, mentoring, childcare, volunteering or care work, are also encouraged.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy and a calm, nurturing approach.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn from experienced professionals.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.

Why Apply?

• Valuable specialist experience: Develop practical skills within an independent Speech and Language SEN school.
• Career development: Gain relevant experience for future careers in Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Clinical Psychology, teaching or specialist support.
• Ongoing support: Work alongside experienced education professionals in a supportive environment.
• Meaningful work: Make a genuine difference to pupils' communication, confidence, learning and independence.
• Long-term opportunity: Establish yourself within a specialist educational setting and build your experience over time.

All applicants will be subject to the relevant safeguarding and safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check where required