Graduate SEN teaching assistant

Educo Recruitment Ltd.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Educo Recruitment Ltd. is recruiting enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs in schools across London. A Psychology or Education degree is preferred, with a passion for helping children's development.

Ideal candidates will have experience with SEN, autism, ADHD or SEMH, and strong communication and teamwork skills to work alongside teachers in an inclusive learning environment. Recent graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Education or related subject.
• Strong experience supporting children with SEN, autism, ADHD, SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Experience working with children or young people in schools, care settings or similar environments.
• Excellent communication skills, patience and a genuine passion for supporting children's development.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Help pupils engage with learning and classroom activities.
• Support emotional regulation, behaviour and social development.
• Work alongside teachers to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEN support experience

Communication skills

Patience

Care/compassion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Education

Job description

Are you a Psychology or Education graduate looking to start a career in education? We are recruiting enthusiastic and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in schools across London.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in Psychology, Education or a related subject.
• Strong experience supporting children with SEN, autism, ADHD, SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Experience working with children or young people in schools, care settings or similar environments.
• Excellent communication skills, patience and a genuine passion for supporting children's development.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Help pupils engage with learning and classroom activities.
• Support emotional regulation, behaviour and social development.
• Work alongside teachers to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

We welcome applications from recent graduates, particularly those with Psychology or Education backgrounds, as well as candidates with strong practical SEN experience.