Graduate Sen Teaching Assistant

Kpi Recruiting Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and training

Job summary

Kpi Recruiting Ltd is seeking a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant for a Liverpool SEN primary school. Begin October 2026 for a long-term, full-time role with 1:1 and small-group support for pupils aged 4–11 with varied additional needs.

You will work with experienced SEN professionals, gaining meaningful school-based experience to support future teacher training or related careers in education and psychology.

Qualifications

• A 2:1 degree or above, with Psychology, Education, or core subject degrees particularly welcomed.
• Patient, compassionate, and resilient approach to supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Previous experience with SEN, tutoring, youth work, mentoring, or supporting children is beneficial but not essential.
• Must have the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised 1:1 support for pupils aged 4–11 with additional needs.
• Contribute to small-group intervention sessions and learning activities.
• Collaborate with class teachers to adapt activities and resources.
• Help pupils engage, develop confidence, and make progress.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Relationship-building

Education

2:1 degree or above

Job description

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Have you recently graduated and have a genuine passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs?

Are you looking to gain valuable, hands-on experience within a welcoming and inclusive SEN primary school in Liverpool?

Would you like to work closely with pupils with additional needs while developing practical experience that could support a future career in teaching, educational psychology, or speech and language therapy?

An inclusive and forward-thinking SEN primary school in Liverpool is looking for a dedicated Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join its supportive team. This long-term opportunity will begin in October 2026 and run throughout the full academic year initially.

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

• Full-time, long-term Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant position, Monday–Friday
• Earn up to £540 per week
• Join a Liverpool SEN primary school with a strong commitment to inclusion and pupil development
• Receive ongoing mentoring, guidance, and training from experienced SEN and inclusion professionals
• Excellent experience for graduates considering PGCE courses, SEN teaching, psychology, or specialist support pathways
• Position commencing October 2026

Ideal Candidate – Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant:

• A 2:1 degree or above, with Psychology, Education, or core subject degrees particularly welcomed
• A patient, compassionate, and resilient approach to supporting pupils with additional needs
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships
• Previous experience with SEN, tutoring, youth work, mentoring, or supporting children is beneficial but not essential
• Must have the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available

The Role – Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant:

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with pupils aged 4–11 who have a range of additional needs, including learning difficulties, autism, ADHD, and social or emotional challenges.

You’ll provide personalised 1:1 support, contribute to small-group intervention sessions, and work alongside class teachers to adapt activities, resources, and learning approaches so that every pupil has the opportunity to engage and make progress.

You’ll become an important part of the school’s wider support team, helping pupils develop academically while also encouraging their confidence, communication, independence, and social development.

This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity is ideal for graduates who want to gain meaningful, long-term experience within SEN education before progressing into teacher training or specialist support roles. You’ll gain paid, school-based experience while developing a deeper understanding of individual needs and the strategies used to help pupils overcome barriers to learning.

With ongoing support and guidance from experienced SEN professionals, the role provides an excellent foundation for graduates considering future careers in teaching, SEN education, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, or other child-focused and allied professions.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to take your first steps towards a rewarding career supporting children with additional needs, this could be the opportunity for you.

Ready to Start Your SEN Career?

Interested in gaining valuable school-based experience from October 2026?