Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

REESON Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is looking for a committed Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Lambeth. This full-time position involves supporting primary-aged children with complex Special Educational Needs (SEN) like Autism Spectrum Disorder. Responsibilities include providing tailored support, assisting learning activities, and building positive relationships with pupils. Candidates should have experience with children and a strong desire to grow within the role. This role offers valuable hands-on experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Commitment to a full-time position.
• Experience working with children is essential.
• Previous SEN or ASD experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with complex SEN and ASD.
• Assist with learning activities and behaviour regulation.
• Implement personalised strategies under teacher and SENCo guidance.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Maintain a calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Experience working with children

Confidence

Passion for SEN

Resilience

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant - Lambeth

Key Details

• Job Title: Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

• Location: Lambeth

• Pay: 90-95 per day

• Contract: Full Time

About the Role

We are looking for a committed Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Lambeth. This full-time role involves supporting primary-aged children with complex Special Educational Needs (SEN), including pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), communication needs, and social-emotional challenges.

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work both 1:1 and within small groups, helping children access learning, regulate emotions, and develop key skills. Experience working with children is essential, and SEN or ASD experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with complex SEN and ASD

• Assist with learning activities and behaviour regulation

• Implement personalised strategies under teacher and SENCo guidance

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils

• Maintain a calm, patient and nurturing approach

• Contribute to a safe, inclusive classroom environment

What We're Looking For

• A graduate who can commit to a full-time position

• Someone confident, resilient, and passionate about SEN

• Experience working with children (essential)

• Previous SEN or ASD experience (preferred)

• A strong desire to grow within the role of Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on SEN experience within a supportive primary school in Lambeth, working closely with experienced staff who will guide your development.

Why This Role?

A position as a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant in Lambeth offers a meaningful and rewarding path for graduates seeking to build a career in education or psychology. If you're enthusiastic, patient, and ready to make a difference, this role in Lambeth could be the perfect next step.

Reeson Education

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the core values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%