SEN Support Assistant | Psychology Graduate

Veritas Education Recruitment; Essex; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking a Psychology graduate to join a mainstream secondary school in Romford, supporting students with SEN. The role offers hands-on experience in child development, behaviour management, and learning support within an inclusive setting.

The position involves 1:1 and small group support, assisting teachers with differentiated lessons, and contributing to safeguarding and multi-agency collaboration. Start: Sept/Oct 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or closely related subject.
• Strong interest in SEN, mental health, or child development.
• Patient, empathetic and proactive approach.
• Reliable and committed for the full academic year.
• Aspiring Educational Psychologists, Teachers, or Mental Health Practitioners encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEN.
• Assist teachers in delivering inclusive and differentiated lessons.
• Support students with emotional regulation, engagement and behaviour.
• Implement targeted interventions to support learning and wellbeing.
• Gain exposure to EHCPs, safeguarding practices and multi-agency working.

Skills

1:1 support and small groups

Inclusive & differentiated lessons

Emotional regulation support

Behaviour support

Student engagement

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking a Psychology graduate to join a mainstream secondary school in Romford, supporting students with SEN. The role offers hands-on experience in child development, behaviour management, and learning support within an inclusive setting.

The position involves 1:1 and small group support, assisting teachers with differentiated lessons, and contributing to safeguarding and multi-agency collaboration. Start: Sept/Oct 2026.