Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

KPI RECRUITING LTD; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI RECRUITING LTD in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant for an outstanding primary school in St Helens. The role focuses on providing targeted support to pupils with additional needs, helping them grow in confidence and learning engagement.

As a graduate with an interest in psychology, education or related fields, you will work 1:1 or in small groups, collaborating with teachers to tailor support while promoting an inclusive, positive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate in psychology, education or related field.
• Desire to develop professionally in SEN.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group SEN support.
• Support academic progress, emotional development and social skills.
• Help pupils overcome barriers to learning and develop confidence.
• Collaborate with class teacher and school team to deliver tailored support.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Adapt approach to meet individual learning and behavioural needs.

Skills

Strong communication

Empathy

Resilience

Proactive attitude

Relationship-building

Education

Psychology, Education or related subject

Job description

£100-£120 per day | Full-time | Monday to Friday

Are you a graduate looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs?

We are recruiting on behalf of an

outstanding primary school in St Helens seeking a passionate and motivated Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to gain valuable, hands-on experience in education, supporting children with special educational needs and making a meaningful difference to their learning, development and confidence.

Whether you have a background in Psychology, Education or a related subject, this role offers the perfect opportunity to develop your skills and build a strong foundation for a future career in teaching, educational psychology or specialist SEN support.

The Role

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with special educational needs.
• Support children's academic progress, emotional development and social skills.
• Help pupils overcome barriers to learning and develop confidence and independence.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to deliver tailored support.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Adapt your approach to meet individual learning and behavioural needs.

The Ideal Candidate

• Psychology, Education or a related subject is desirable.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient, with a proactive attitude.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Previous experience working with children or SEN is advantageous but
• not essential.
• A desire to develop professionally and make a lasting impact.

What's on Offer?

Full-time, Monday-to-Friday opportunities.

The chance to work within an

outstanding primary school.

Valuable classroom experience and professional development.

An excellent stepping stone towards a career in education, psychology or SEN.

If you are a graduate ready to put your skills into practice and make a genuine difference to children's lives, we want to hear from you.