Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Wirral; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd is seeking a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to support children aged 3-11 with complex special educational needs in a specialist school. This full-time, long-term role starts in November 2026 and runs through the end of the academic year initially.

Join a dedicated team and gain practical experience alongside experienced teachers, support staff and SEN practitioners, with ongoing guidance and tailored training to develop your understanding of specialist education.

Qualifications

• A minimum 2:1 degree, with Psychology, Education and other relevant subjects desirable.
• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach, with a genuine commitment to helping children overcome barriers to learning.
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• An adaptable attitude and willingness to learn how to support children with a range of complex needs.
• Previous experience in SEN settings, schools, tutoring, mentoring, youth work or childcare would be beneficial, although not essential.
• Must have the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 3-11 with complex needs in highly personalised learning activities.
• Assist teachers and SEN practitioners to plan and deliver tailored support.
• Help pupils feel safe, included and ready to engage in daily learning.

Skills

Patient

Empathetic

Resilient

Communication

Education

2:1 degree (psychology/education desirable)

Job description

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Have you recently graduated and are looking to put your degree to use in a rewarding role supporting children with additional needs?

Are you interested in developing your experience within a specialist SEN school, where children with complex needs are supported in a caring, structured and inclusive environment?

Would you like to make a genuine contribution to children's learning and development while gaining valuable practical experience for a future career in teaching, educational psychology or speech and language therapy?

A welcoming and dedicated SEN school is looking to appoint a compassionate and motivated graduate to join its team as a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant. The school supports children aged 3-11 with complex special educational needs, providing a tailored approach to learning, communication and personal development. This is an excellent long-term opportunity, starting in November 2026 and continuing until the end of the academic year initially.

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

• Full-time, long-term Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant position, Monday-Friday
• Earn up to £530 per week
• Join a specialist SEN school supporting children aged 3-11 with complex additional needs
• Gain practical experience working alongside experienced teachers, support staff and SEN practitioners
• Access ongoing guidance, tailored training and opportunities to develop your understanding of specialist education
• Excellent experience for graduates considering teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy or other child-centred professions
• Position commencing November 2026, initially until the end of the academic year

Ideal Candidate - Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant:

• A minimum 2:1 degree, with Psychology, Education and other relevant academic subjects particularly desirable
• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach, with a genuine commitment to helping children overcome barriers to learning
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
• An adaptable attitude and willingness to learn how to support children with a range of complex needs
• Previous experience in SEN settings, schools, tutoring, mentoring, youth work or childcare would be beneficial, although 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 will support children aged 3-11 who have complex special educational needs and require a highly personalised approach to their education. You will gain first-hand experience of how a range of needs can affect children's communication, learning, social interaction and everyday development, helping pupils feel safe, included and ready to engage.

This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity is particularly suited to graduates who want to explore a career in special education and develop their skills through meaningful, hands‑on experience. You will be actively involved in pupils' day‑to‑day learning and development, gaining a deeper understanding of complex needs, inclusive teaching approaches and the importance of consistent, individualised support.

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