Part Time Flexible SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant

Pertemps Education Network; England; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Career development

Dedicated agency support

Job summary

Pertemps Education Network in South London is seeking Graduate SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs across primary and specialist schools. The role offers flexible part-time or longer-term placements, with duties including 1:1 and small-group support, and collaboration with teachers and SENCOs.

Ideal for graduates in Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies or related fields aiming to gain experience while studying or pursuing careers in education or therapy.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies, Speech and Language or related subject.
• Genuine interest in working with children with additional needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, calm and nurturing approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children.
• Reliability and a professional attitude.
• Willingness to learn and develop specialist SEN knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support children with autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs and learning difficulties.
• Help pupils develop communication, confidence, independence and social skills.
• Assist pupils to access the curriculum through differentiated activities and personalised strategies.
• Promote positive behaviour and help pupils manage emotions and transitions.
• Use visual supports, structured routines and communication strategies where appropriate.
• Support pupils during lessons, break times, lunch and wider school activities.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other education professionals.
• Provide a calm, consistent and encouraging presence for pupils who may require additional support.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

Communication

Education

Degree in Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies, Speech and Language or related subject

Job description

Location: Schools across South London

Contract: Part-time | Flexible | Temporary & Long-term Opportunities

Working Pattern: Monday-Friday | 08:30 - 16:00

Start Date: ASAP

Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience

Are you a graduate looking for flexible, rewarding work supporting children with Special Educational Needs? Pertemps Education Network is recruiting Graduate SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a range of primary and specialist schools in South London.

This is an ideal opportunity for Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies, Speech and Language, Sociology or related graduates who want to gain valuable experience working with children with additional needs while maintaining flexibility around their studies, career plans or other commitments.

We have opportunities ranging from part-time and day-to-day work through to longer-term placements, allowing you to choose the type of work that best suits you.

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you could be supporting pupils across mainstream primary schools, specialist provisions and SEN settings.

Depending on the school and individual pupil's needs, your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Supporting children with autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs and learning difficulties.
• Helping pupils develop communication, confidence, independence and social skills.
• Supporting children to access the curriculum through differentiated activities and personalised strategies.
• Promoting positive behaviour and helping pupils manage emotions and transitions.
• Using visual supports, structured routines and communication strategies where appropriate.
• Supporting pupils during lessons, break times, lunch and wider school activities.
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other education professionals.
• Providing a calm, consistent and encouraging presence for pupils who may require additional support.

This role is particularly well suited to graduates considering future careers in:

• Educational Psychology
• Clinical or Child Psychology
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Teaching
• Special Educational Needs
• Occupational Therapy
• Child Development
• Social Care or Youth Work

Previous experience with children or SEN is advantageous but not always essential. We are interested in graduates who can demonstrate patience, empathy, reliability and a genuine desire to make a positive difference to children's lives.

The successful candidates will have:

• A degree in Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies, Speech and Language or a related subject.
• A genuine interest in working with children with additional needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, calm and nurturing approach.
• The ability to build positive relationships with children.
• Reliability and a professional attitude.
• A willingness to learn and develop specialist SEN knowledge.

Why Work Through Pertemps Education Network?

• Flexible work: Choose part-time, day-to-day or longer‑term opportunities.
• Work around your commitments: Ideal for graduates looking for flexibility.
• Valuable experience: Build your SEN experience within primary and specialist schools.
• Career development: Gain relevant experience for future psychology, teaching and SEN careers.
• Variety: Experience different schools, provisions and approaches to supporting children.
• Dedicated agency support: Ongoing support from an experienced education recruitment team.

If you're a graduate looking for flexible part-time work that gives you meaningful experience supporting children with SEN, we'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're looking for one or two days a week, regular part-time work or a longer-term placement, Pertemps Education Network can help match you with suitable schools across South London.

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check where required.