Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Remedy Recruitment Group; Essex; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Recruitment Group is helping a large secondary SEN school in Essex hire a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to start ASAP. You will support children with a range of special educational needs in 1:1 and small group settings, assisting with personalised learning plans and promoting inclusion.

The ideal candidate is a recent graduate with a genuine interest in SEN, with strong communication skills and a proactive, flexible attitude.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a genuine interest in SEN.
• Degree in Psychology, Education, or related field is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and flexible attitude.
• Experience with children or young people is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children with a variety of special educational needs in both 1:1 and group settings
• Help implement personalised learning plans designed by the class teacher and SENCo
• Encourage and promote inclusion and independence among pupils
• Adapt learning materials and activities to meet each student's individual needs
• Work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and families to support student progress

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive attitude

Flexible

Education

Degree in Psychology / Education or related field

Job description

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant - Essex- ASAP Start

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)?
Are you looking to gain hands‑on experience in an inclusive school environment before pursuing a career in education, psychology, or child development?

A large Secondary SEN school is seeking a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive and dynamic team to start ASAP. This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate looking to make a real difference in the lives of children while building valuable skills for future career pathways such as educational psychology, teaching, or speech and language therapy.

Key Responsibilities as a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Support children with a variety of special educational needs in both 1:1 and group settings
• Help implement personalised learning plans designed by the class teacher and SENCo
• Encourage and promote inclusion and independence among pupils
• Adapt learning materials and activities to meet each student's individual needs
• Work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and families to support student progress

What the School is Looking for in a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant:

• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic graduate with a genuine interest in SEN
• A degree in Psychology, Education, or a related field is highly desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive and flexible attitude
• Previous experience with children or young people (formal or informal) is beneficial but not essential

What the School Offers:

• A welcoming and experienced support team
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A chance to gain classroom experience and insight into SEN provision
• Competitive daily rate and full-time working hours
• Position: Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
• Start Date: ASAP

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.