Psychology Graduate — SEND Teaching Assistant (SEMH Support)

Vincere; Greater London; On-site; GBP 1,183,000 - 1,538,000; Full time

Job summary

Vincere in Mitcham is seeking a Psychology Graduate to join as a SEND Teaching Assistant in a supportive partner school. You will provide classroom and small-group support to 4-16 year olds with SEND and SEMH, under the guidance of the SENCO, with ongoing training.

The role runs on an initial 1-year contract commencing September or October 2026, paying £500-£650 per week via PAYE, with potential extensions for those wishing to remain at the school.

Qualifications

• Providing classroom support to 4-16 year olds with SEND and SEMH.
• Planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals and groups of students.
• Monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupil achievement, progress and development.
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with parents, carers and family.

Responsibilities

• Providing classroom support to 4-16 year olds with Autism Spectrum Condition, Speech and Communication Difficulties, ADHD, SEMH and Severe Social Anxieties.
• Planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals and groups of students.
• Monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupil achievement, progress and development.
• Building core skills and supporting a strong knowledge base through a tailored approach to the individual needs of the pupils.
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with parents, carers and family.

Job description

Vincere in Mitcham is seeking a Psychology Graduate to join as a SEND Teaching Assistant in a supportive partner school. You will provide classroom and small-group support to 4-16 year olds with SEND and SEMH, under the guidance of the SENCO, with ongoing training.

The role runs on an initial 1-year contract commencing September or October 2026, paying £500-£650 per week via PAYE, with potential extensions for those wishing to remain at the school.