SEN Teaching Assistant - Perfect for Psychology Graduates

EdEx – Education Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secondary school in Ealing is seeking SEN Teaching Assistants ideal for Psychology graduates. In this rewarding role, you will support students with various additional needs, gaining hands-on experience while contributing positively to their well-being. This full-time position offers training opportunities and the possibility to train as a fully qualified teacher.

Benefits

Opportunity to train as a qualified teacher

Experience working with qualified therapists and psychologists

Supportive team with excellent training

Qualifications

• Bright Graduate with strong academic background.
• Experience working with children beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and group support to students with SEN.
• Work with Learning & Inclusion team, shadow qualified professionals.
• Make a positive impact on students' lives.

Skills

Interest in SEN & Mental Health

Positive, can-do attitude

Resilience

Education

1st Class or 2:1 Degree

A Levels & GCSEs

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Perfect for Psychology Graduates

A high-performing, Outstanding school in Ealing are looking to fill x5 SEN Teaching Assistant vacancies ahead of a September 2025 start. These SEN Teaching Assistant positions are perfect for Psychology Graduates or Graduates with a keen interest in SEN, Mental Health, Psychology, Therapy, Counselling & more.

Not only will be gaining hands on experience supporting students with SEN and Mental Health, but you will also benefit from:

• Experience working in mainstream lessons
• Experience leading a group of 6 SEN students, offering 1:1 and group support
• The opportunity to work closely with students, as well as liaising with their parents
• Working directly within the Learning & Inclusion team alongside a team of likeminded graduate SEN Teaching Assistants
• Shadowing opportunities with qualified therapists, psychologists and the school's SENCO (SEN Coordinator)
• The opportunity to train as a fully qualified teacher (for free) if you are interested!

The SENCO is keen to appoint graduates with a keen interest in supporting students with additional needs. You will work with students who have mild SEN, typically autism, dyslexia, ADHD and other neurodiverse needs. You will also support students with SEMH needs, such as anxiety, depression, stress and those just simply going through a tough time.

This is a very rewarding role, as not only will it provide you with a springboard of experience but you will genuinely be making a positive impact to the lives of students.

Job Spec - SEN Teaching Assistant

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Working 1:1 and in groups with students in KS3, KS4 & KS5 (ages 11-18)
• Supportive team with excellent training
• Full time position, term time only.
• Commencing in September 2025
• £24,830 per annum (actual salary for term time only, 39 weeks of the year)
• 08:30 - 16:00 working hours

Candidate Spec - SEN Teaching Assistant

• Bright Graduate with a 1st Class or 2:1 degree
• Strong A Level & GCSEs
• Genuine interest in SEN & Mental Health
• Experience working with children in some capacity beneficial
• Positive, can-do attitude with a solutions based mindset
• Resilient, confident and pragmatic

School Spec - SEN Teaching Assistant

• Outstanding Secondary School, top 1% in the UK
• Located in Ealing, West London - Great transport links & free parking
• Great equipment and facilities through-out the School

If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant position, please apply today! You will be contacted by one of the EdEx team to discuss further details about the school, role and your experience before progressing to an interview/trial.

Please note this is a full time SEN Teaching Assistant position, but part time opportunities occasionally come up. Apply regardless to have an initial consultation with the team about similar SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities.

SEN Teaching Assistant - Perfect for Psychology Graduates

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