Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant  

Mainstream Secondary School – Up to £520 per week

Are you a recent Psychology graduate eager to make a difference in the lives of young learners? 

Have you considered supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in the classroom?

Would you like to gain valuable hands-on classroom experience to deepen your understanding of SEN while preparing for your future career?

A 9 FE Secondary School in Central Leeds is seeking a talented Psychology (or related degree) specialist to join their inclusion support team as a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant. With a large proportion of SEN learners, and a devoted inclusion team dedicated to ensuring that all students have equal access to education, this well-regarded establishment is the perfect place to kickstart a career within the education sector, or an adjacent field such as Educational Psychology.

Click 'Apply Now' to send your CV to Michael at KPI Education to be considered for this Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role!

About the Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant:

As aGraduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Earn up to £520 per week!
• Join a Mainstream Secondary School based in Leeds
• Enjoy sociable working hours between 8am – 4pm, Monday to Friday
• Work to develop a strong relationship with the children you work with
• Focus your attention on SEN students who are struggling with ASD, ADHD and other forms of SEN/SEMH
• Liaise with outside organisations to ensure students are receiving the utmost care
• Perfect experience for aspiring SEN teachers or education psychologists
• Work 1-to-1 and in small group settings
• Clear progression: In-house teacher training available September 2025

About You:

We're looking for a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant who:

• Holds a 2:1 or First-Class degree in Psychology (or a closely related subject) from a Russell Group university
• A passion for working with children, particularly those with SEN.
• Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach to helping students overcome barriers to learning.
• You should demonstrate strong emotional intelligence and the ability to read and respond appropriately to different situations and personalities in a classroom environment.

As a Graduate SEN teaching assistant, you will work collaboratively with the specialist SEN teachers in your school. The role offers an exciting gateway into education, providing invaluable classroom experience while supporting students who most need assistance in the classroom.

This school sees great potential in taking on freshly-graduated individuals who aspire to establish a career working with young people. As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be supported, nurtured and set up for a great start in the world of working with children.

In this Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role, you'll receive comprehensive support and mentoring to build a strong foundation for your career in specialised education. This opportunity is valuable for any candidate who would like to expand their knowledge and experience, opening doors into the field of Educational Psychology and Speech & Language Therapy specialist roles.   

Click 'Apply Now' to send your CV to Michael at KPI Education to be considered for this Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role!

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