Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency in education is seeking a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant for a supportive secondary school in Greenwich, Greater London. The role involves providing one-to-one support for students with autism and ADHD, helping to create a focused learning environment. Ideal candidates are recent graduates pursuing educational paths and possess strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive daily pay of £90 PAYE / £106 Umbrella, starting in January and works term time only.

Benefits

Ongoing CPD and regular training sessions

Supportive SEN team

Opportunity for meaningful experience

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Patience

Team collaboration

Education

Recent graduate

Job description

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Secondary School in Greenwich

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