Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant – Launch Your Psychology Career

Step into a transformative role as a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant in vibrant East London. Join a dedicated team shaping futures for children with special educational needs, where your knowledge, compassion, and ambition will make a measurable daily difference. This is unmissable for sharp graduates aiming for a psychology, teaching, or SEND career and hungry for impact from Day One.

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll immerse yourself in exceptional SEN support, hands-on training, and purpose-led professional development. Work alongside highly skilled SEN specialists, shadow EPs, and take part in life-changing interventions in an Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ East London school. You’ll gain unparalleled special educational needs experience, develop your pedagogical skills, and receive structured CPD that opens career doors in teaching, psychology, therapy, or education leadership.

Key Highlights:

• Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant in East London
• £90–£105 per day (Term-time only, PAYE)
• Superb location: modern, high-achieving primary in vibrant East London
• Ofsted: Outstanding ethos, culture, and standards
• Weekly CPD, SEN training, and regular internal masterclasses
• Perfect for aspiring teachers, psychologists, therapists, or SEN leaders
• Bespoke autism/SEMH resources and immersive therapeutic environments

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing one-to-one and group support to SEN pupils (ASD, ADHD, SEMH)
• Collaborating with highly experienced SENCOs, therapists, and class teachers daily
• Supporting personalised learning journeys via creative interventions
• Assisting with sensory regulation and adaptive classroom strategies
• Contributing to EHCP reviews, progress tracking, and parental liaison

Ideal Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant for this East London School:

• 2:1 or above degree (psychology, education, or related strongly preferred)
• Ambitious, insightful, and resourceful – you want a SEND/teaching career
• Positive, emotionally intelligent, and deeply resilient in all challenges
• Natural communicator – calm, empathetic, and enthusiastic working with children
• Relishes getting fully involved in a fast-paced, exceptional primary setting

Why Join This East London School?:

• Nationally renowned mentoring and SEN career pathways
• Truly inspirational leadership, open doors for progression
• Dedicated, nurturing team – continuous feedback and growth
• Beautiful, newly refurbished sensory spaces and outdoor learning areas
• Deep belief in every child’s potential; passionate, inclusive school culture

This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant vacancy is tailor-made for a driven graduate ready to kickstart a meaningful, dynamic educational career in East London’s most forward-thinking primary. Last year’s graduates secured teacher training, EP assistant and therapy posts—this could be your launchpad! Apply now – interview slots fill rapidly.

How to Apply

Ready to take the lead in KS2 and drive science excellence at a thriving Merton primary school? Don’t wait—submit your application right away, as interview slots are being filled on a first-come basis. Demonstrate your enthusiasm and secure your chance to make an immediate impact in your next role!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving Outer London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!