Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Lotus Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant for a supportive secondary school in London. The role involves providing individualized support for students with autism and ADHD, helping to create a focused and calming learning environment. Applicants should be recent graduates passionate about educational psychology or teaching, with strong communication skills. This is a full-time, term-time position that offers valuable experience in the education sector.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive SEN culture

Qualifications

• Recent graduates in education, psychology, or youth work are preferred.
• Strong communication skills to build trust with students.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils.
• Help students regulate and positively engage in lessons.
• Support teachers in creating a structured learning environment.
• Encourage confidence, independence, and emotional resilience.
• Work closely with skilled SEN practitioners.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Teamwork

Education

Recent graduate

Job description

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Full time Term time only 90 PAYE / 106 Umbrella per day
Start date: January

Are you a recent graduate hoping to build meaningful experience in education, psychology or youth work
This supportive secondary school in Greenwich is looking for Graduate SEN Teaching Assistants to join their team from January. The school has a calm, inclusive environment and is particularly committed to supporting students with autism, ADHD and a range of communication needs.

About the School

• Secondary school with a strong community feel
• Warm, approachable SEN team who work closely with new staff
• Clear structures in place to support students with additional needs
• Ongoing CPD and regular training sessions across SEN practice
• Graduates at the school have progressed into teacher training and psychology routes

Your Role Day to Day

• Offering one to one and small group support for pupils with autism, ADHD and communication needs
• Helping students regulate, stay focused and positively engage in lessons
• Supporting teachers in creating a calm and structured learning environment
• Encouraging confidence, independence and emotional resilience
• Working closely with skilled SEN practitioners who will mentor you throughout

Who This Suits

• Graduates considering teaching, educational psychology, mental health or therapeutic pathways
• Someone patient, calm and able to build trust with young people
• A strong communicator who enjoys working as part of a team
• Anyone looking for a purposeful role where every day makes a difference

Why This School Could Be Right for You

• A genuinely supportive SEN culture
• Training that helps you understand behaviour, communication and regulation
• A chance to develop practical skills highly valued by future employers and universities
• Direct experience that can shape your long term career path