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At KPI Education, we do more than fill vacancies. We help schools build sustainable, high-quality teams that deliver impact today and long into the future.
Our senior education recruitment specialists bring over 40 years of combined experience, partnering with schools, colleges and SEND settings across the UK to secure outstanding teachers and education professionals. Our success is built on our ability to adapt, think strategically, and overcome the evolving challenges facing education.
We specialise in placing high-calibre graduates and experienced practitioners who bring energy, commitment and long-term potential into schools — not short-term fixes.
At KPI, we are driven by a clear mission: to reduce reliance on the supply teacher model by developing consistent, reliable talent pipelines. We focus on sourcing passionate, adaptable and ambitious individuals who are committed to education and capable of driving positive outcomes for pupils and school communities.
By recruiting with the future in mind, we help schools future-proof their staffing, strengthen teaching quality, and create positive learning environments — now and for years to come.
KPI Education works in partnership with Multi-Academy Trusts, local authorities and SEND provisions to deliver long-term recruitment solutions, not reactive staffing.
Our experienced education recruitment specialists understand the complexity of workforce planning across multiple sites and specialist settings. We focus on sourcing passionate, adaptable and resilient education professionals who align with your values, culture and long-term vision.
- Through targeted graduate recruitment and strategic talent planning, we help MATs and SEND schools:Build consistent staffing pipelines
- Reduce supply dependency
- Develop future outstanding practitioners
- Improve retention and continuity
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KPI Education specialises in placing:
- High-calibre graduates pursuing careers in education
- Trainee teachers ahead of ITT
- Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
- Experienced classroom teachers
- Teaching assistants & support staff
- SEND specialists
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Second in Charge of English
Second in Charge of English
Surrey | Permanent Role | Full-Time
Salary: £39,979 - £54,328 + TLR (Fringe Pay Scale)
Are you an ambitious and inspiring English teacher ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?
A thriving and forward-thinking secondary school in Surrey is seeking an exceptional Second in Charge of English to join its successful English department. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented practitioner who is passionate about raising achievement, developing outstanding teaching and learning, and supporting students to achieve their full potential.
Working closely with the Head of English, you will play a key role in shaping curriculum development, driving academic excellence, and contributing to the strategic leadership of a high-performing department.
The Role
As Second in Charge of English, you will:
- Support the leadership and management of a successful English department.
- Deliver engaging and inspiring English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to teach Key Stage 5.
- Drive improvements in teaching, learning, and student outcomes.
- Mentor and support colleagues, including ECTs and developing teachers.
- Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental innovation.
- Help foster a culture of high expectations and academic success.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful applicant will:
- Hold QTS and a relevant English qualification.
- Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of strong student outcomes.
- Have the ambition and leadership potential to support and develop a successful department.
- Be passionate about literature, language, and literacy across the curriculum.
- Demonstrate excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- Be committed to ensuring every student achieves their very best.
The School Offers
- Competitive salary of £39,979 - £54,328 + TLR (Fringe Pay Scale)
- A supportive and collaborative leadership team.
- Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A positive and inclusive school culture where staff wellbeing is valued.
- Engaged students who are eager to learn and achieve.
- Access to high-quality CPD and leadership development programmes.
Why Join?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced English teacher or current Key Stage Coordinator seeking their first significant leadership position within a successful and ambitious school environment.
If you are passionate about English education and eager to make a lasting impact on students and colleagues alike, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to take the next step in your English leadership career.
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SEN - Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Sutton, South London | Specialist All-Age SEN School | Full-Time | Long-Term
£150 - £180 per day | Immediate or September Start
About the Role
A specialist SEN school in Sutton is looking to appoint an experienced and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join its team on a full-time, long-term basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or existing HLTA who is ready to take on greater classroom responsibility within a supportive specialist environment.
The school supports pupils across Primary and Secondary phases with a broad range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), SEMH and more complex learning needs.
Staff work collaboratively to provide a highly personalised and inclusive curriculum, with a strong focus on communication, independence, emotional regulation and meaningful pupil progress.
Working closely with teachers, therapists and senior leaders, you will play a key role in delivering learning, leading interventions and providing classroom cover where required.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality learning activities for individuals, small groups and whole classes.
- Provide whole-class cover during teacher absence or PPA, where appropriate.
- Support teachers with planning, preparation, assessment and classroom organisation.
- Deliver targeted interventions across literacy, numeracy, communication, independence and social development.
- Adapt activities around individual pupil needs and EHCP outcomes.
- Support pupils with Autism, communication difficulties, sensory differences and additional learning needs.
- Promote emotional regulation, resilience, independence and positive engagement with learning.
- Work alongside Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and other specialist professionals.
- Implement communication, sensory and therapeutic strategies consistently throughout the school day.
- Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
- Contribute to pupil reviews, target setting and support plans.
- Lead and model effective classroom practice for Teaching Assistants.
- Support the effective deployment of classroom support staff.
- Promote positive behaviour through calm, consistent and individualised approaches.
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing.
- Contribute to enrichment activities and the wider life of the school.
We Are Looking For
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs.
- Strong classroom experience and the confidence to take increased responsibility for learning.
- Experience delivering structured interventions and supporting pupils with increasing independence.
- Confidence leading small groups and whole-class activities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A strong understanding of differentiated and personalised learning.
- The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.
- A calm, patient and resilient approach when supporting complex needs.
- Strong safeguarding awareness and a commitment to positive outcomes for every pupil.
Desirable Experience
- HLTA statusor substantial experience operating at HLTA level.
- Experience supporting pupils with Autism, SEMH, SLCN or MLD.
- Knowledge of communication approaches such as PECS, Makaton, AAC or visual supports.
- Experience with sensory regulation, positive behaviour support or trauma-informed approaches.
- Previous experience working alongside therapists or multidisciplinary teams.
What the School Offers
- £150 - £180 per day, depending on experience.
- Full-time, long-term opportunity with potential for progression.
- Strong SEN-specific training and professional development.
- Supportive senior leadership and experienced classroom teams.
- Opportunities to work alongside therapists and specialist practitioners.
- Clear routes into teaching, pastoral or wider leadership roles.
- Well-resourced specialist learning environments.
- A collaborative team focused on delivering meaningful outcomes for children and young people with additional needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN practitioner who wants to step beyond a traditional Teaching Assistant position and take on greater responsibility for teaching, interventions and classroom leadership.
£150 - £180 per day | Full-Time | Long-Term | Sutton, South London
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Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant
Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant – SEN
Chester | £22,000 – £24,600 | Full-Time | Immediate Start
Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain meaningful experience before pursuing Educational Psychology?
Do you want hands-on experience supporting children and young people with autism and additional learning needs?
Could working alongside experienced SEN and therapeutic professionals be the first step towards your future career?
KPI Education is looking for passionate Psychology graduates to join a specialist SEN school in Chester as a Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate who wants more than a generic Teaching Assistant position. You will gain valuable experience supporting children and young people with autism and additional learning needs, developing your understanding of behaviour, communication, emotional regulation and individualised learning.
Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant – Key Benefits
- £22,000 – £24,600 salary
- Immediate start
- Full-time position
- Fantastic experience for aspiring Educational Psychologists
- Excellent pathway towards SEN Teaching, Clinical Psychology, SALT or Occupational Therapy
- Work within a specialist SEN and autism setting
- Gain practical 1:1 and small-group intervention experience
- Develop knowledge of behaviour, communication and emotional regulation
- Work alongside experienced teachers and specialist professionals
- Build highly relevant experience for future postgraduate study and professional training
What will you be doing?
As a Graduate Psychology Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils both individually and within small groups, helping them access learning and develop greater confidence and independence.
You will build positive relationships with pupils and learn how different approaches can support communication, behaviour and engagement.
You could be supporting targeted interventions, adapting learning activities, encouraging positive behaviour and working closely with teachers and specialist professionals to ensure each young person receives personalised support.
Who are we looking for?
This opportunity is particularly suited to graduates with a 2:1 or above in Psychology, although applications from graduates in closely related disciplines will also be considered.
You don't necessarily need previous school experience.
We're looking for graduates who can demonstrate empathy, patience, resilience and a genuine passion for SEN.
Perhaps your ambition is to become an Educational Psychologist, but you need relevant experience before progressing further. You might be considering SEN teaching, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy or another child-focused profession.
Whatever your eventual destination, this is an opportunity to turn the theory from your degree into genuine practical experience.
Start building your Psychology career now
If you're a Psychology graduate who wants to make a difference while developing the experience needed for your future career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV to KPI Education for immediate consideration.
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Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
Are you a recent graduate with a genuine interest in supporting children with special educational needs?
Do you want to gain hands-on experience in a welcoming SEN primary school based in Liverpool?
Could you work closely with pupils with additional needs while developing experience relevant to teaching, educational psychology, or speech and language therapy?
An inclusive and forward-thinking SEN primary school in Liverpool is recruiting a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This long-term opportunity starts in October 2026 for the full academic year initially.
Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
- Full-time, long-term Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role (Monday–Friday)
- Weekly pay of up to £540
- Opportunity to work within a Liverpool SEN primary school with strong inclusion practices
- Ongoing mentoring and training from experienced SEN and inclusion staff
- Excellent preparation for PGCE courses, SEN teaching roles, or psychology pathways
- Position starting October 2026
Ideal Candidate – Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant:
- 2:1 degree or higher (Psychology, Education, or core subject degrees preferred)
- A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting SEN pupils
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
- Previous experience with SEN, tutoring, youth work, or mentoring is advantageous but not required
- Must have the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)
The Role – Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant:
In this role, you will support pupils aged 4–11 with a range of additional needs, including learning difficulties, autism, ADHD, and social or emotional challenges. Responsibilities include providing 1:1 support, leading small intervention groups, and working alongside teachers to adapt lessons and resources so all pupils can engage successfully.
This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role is ideal for graduates looking to build long-term experience within SEN education before progressing into teacher training or specialist support roles. This role offers an excellent chance to gain paid, school-based experience while helping pupils with SEN reach their full academic and personal potential.
This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant position is particularly well suited to graduates considering careers in teaching, SEN education, psychology, or allied therapeutic professions.
Interested in taking the next step towards your dream career? Apply now by sending your CV and Cover Letter to Tom at KPI Education to be considered!
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Graduate Learning Support Assistant
Graduate Learning Support Assistant
Have you recently graduated and are eager to use your skills to make a genuine difference to children's learning, confidence, and wellbeing?
Are you thinking about a future in education, psychology, or SEN and looking for hands-on classroom experience to help launch your career?
Do you thrive on helping young people overcome challenges, build self-belief, and reach their potential?
If you're a caring, driven graduate ready to make an impact, this Graduate Learning Support Assistant role at a friendly and inclusive Liverpool school could be the ideal opportunity for you.
About the Role: Graduate Learning Support Assistant
- Full-time, term-time role commencing October 2026
- Earn up to £540 per week
- Monday-Friday, 32.5 hours per week
- Join a highly regarded Liverpool school located just 10 minutes from the city centre, with excellent public transport connections
- Suited to graduates with a 2:1 or above in Psychology, Education, or a related discipline
- A fantastic stepping stone for aspiring Teachers, Educational Psychologists, Speech & Language Therapists, and SEN professionals
- Deliver 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional learning needs
- Collaborate with experienced teachers and support staff to foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment
In this rewarding position, you'll play an important role in helping pupils flourish both inside and outside the classroom. From strengthening academic skills to building confidence and independence, you'll provide the encouragement and targeted support pupils need to engage with learning and make meaningful progress.
Working alongside teachers and the wider support team, you'll help deliver focused interventions and create an environment where every pupil feels supported, understood, and empowered to succeed.
About the School
This Outstanding-rated Liverpool school has built a strong reputation for its inclusive values, excellent SEN provision, and welcoming staff team. Every pupil is encouraged to feel valued, supported, and capable of achieving their best.
With modern facilities, a collaborative culture, and a strong commitment to individual development, the school offers an excellent setting for graduates looking to build their confidence and experience within education.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide personalised 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional learning needs
- Support teachers with the preparation and delivery of engaging classroom activities
- Help pupils develop socially, emotionally, and academically
- Adjust learning approaches to suit individual strengths, needs, and learning styles
- Work closely with teachers, the SENCO, and external professionals to monitor and encourage pupil progress
What We're Looking For
- A graduate with a 2:1 or above in Psychology, Education, or a related subject
- A real enthusiasm for helping children and young people thrive
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal abilities
- An interest in SEN, child development, educational psychology, or teaching
- A proactive, patient, and supportive approach to working with pupils
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're searching for more than just a graduate job and want the opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while positively shaping young people's futures, we'd love to hear from you.
Send your CV to Tom at KPI Education today to be considered for this Graduate Learning Support Assistant position and take your first step towards a fulfilling career in education.
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Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant
Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant
Have you recently graduated from university and have a genuine passion to pursue a career in primary education?
You may be looking at pathways to teaching in the future but would benefit from essential classroom experience in a rewarding support role first?
Want to join a school that can help you grow into an outstanding education practitioner this academic year?
A primary school in Liverpool are looking for a bright and enthusiastic recent graduate to join their team as a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant starting from October 2026!
Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant
- Full-time, long-term role starting in October 2026
- Monday–Friday, 32.5 hours per week, term-time only
- Earn up to £540 per week as a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant
- School located centrally – easily accessible from most of Liverpool and surrounding areas
- Graduates holding a 2:1 degree or above encouraged to apply
- Degrees in Education, Psychology, or core subjects are especially valued
- Provide essential 1-1 and small group support to pupils struggling for a variety of reasons
- Work alongside skilled education professionals and develop your expertise
- Ideal stepping stone for aspiring Teachers, Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, and more
- Interviewing immediately
This school has a superb track record of creating outstanding education practitioners by providing opportunities to grow from the moment you walk through the door. As a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant, you will be given the chance to work closely with professionals and learn to be the best.
In this role, you’ll be working full-time during term-time only, Monday to Friday. Applicants should hold a 2:1 or above in a relevant discipline such as education, psychology, or a core subject. This is a perfect opportunity to put your academic skills into practice, gain meaningful hands-on experience, and prepare yourself for a rewarding career in education.
As a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant, you’ll work in close collaboration with teachers, SENCOs, and fellow TAs to deliver strategies that support children facing barriers to learning. Alongside general classroom duties, you’ll provide focused support both 1:1 and in small groups, helping pupils to progress academically and socially, and giving them the tools to succeed.
This school is located quite centrally in Liverpool – leaving it open to candidates living right across the area. An outstanding graded school, its facilities are excellent – with large outdoor learning spaces and high-end technology recently installed, they provide their pupils with exciting opportunities to learn and grow in a variety of ways.
Does this sound like your perfect next step for you? Click apply now to send your CV to Tom at KPI Education and be considered for this exciting role!
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Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA)
Graduate Teaching Assistant – SEN
Chester | £22,000 – £24,600 | Full-Time | Immediate Start
Are you a graduate passionate about building a career within Special Educational Needs?
Are you considering becoming an SEN Teacher, Educational Psychologist, Speech & Language Therapist or another specialist education professional?
Would you like to gain meaningful, hands-on SEN experience while earning up to £24,600?
KPI Education is looking for ambitious and compassionate graduates to join a specialist education setting in Chester as a Graduate Teaching Assistant.
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate who knows they want to work within education but wants to build genuine experience supporting children and young people with additional needs before taking the next step in their professional career.
Graduate Teaching Assistant – Key USPs
- £22,000 – £24,600 salary
- Full-time Graduate Teaching Assistant position
- Immediate start available
- Fantastic experience for aspiring SEN Teachers
- Ideal for future Educational Psychologists
- Excellent pathway for graduates considering Speech & Language Therapy (SALT)
- Gain direct experience supporting pupils with SEN and autism
- Work alongside experienced education and SEN professionals
- Build valuable experience for future teacher training or postgraduate study
- Excellent opportunity for Psychology and Education graduates
- Located in Chester
What will you be doing?
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with children and young people who have a range of additional learning needs.
You will provide both 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils engage with learning, develop their communication and build confidence and independence.
You will also support teachers and specialist professionals with individual learning strategies, interventions and approaches designed around each pupil's needs.
No two days will be exactly the same, making this an excellent opportunity to develop a genuine understanding of SEN education.
Who should apply?
KPI Education would love to hear from graduates in Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies, Sociology, Linguistics, Criminology, Sports Science, Health & Social Care and other relevant subjects.
Previous school experience would be beneficial, but it isn't essential.
What matters most is that you are patient, resilient, enthusiastic and genuinely passionate about supporting children with SEN.
Perhaps you've finished university and know you want to work within education but aren't ready to commit to teacher training. You may be considering Educational Psychology and need relevant practical experience. Or perhaps your longer-term ambition lies within SALT, therapy or another specialist SEN profession.
Whatever your route, this position gives you the opportunity to turn your degree into real-world specialist experience.
If you're a graduate who wants more than just a job and you're serious about developing a career within SEN and education, we want to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV to KPI Education for immediate consideration.
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Graduate SEN Learning Mentor
Graduate SEN Learning Mentor
Location: Chester
Salary: £24,636 per annum
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:45am–4:45pm | Term Time Only
Start Date: 2nd November 2026
Are you a Psychology, Education or related graduate passionate about supporting children with additional needs?
Are you considering a future career in SEN Teaching, Educational Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy or Occupational Therapy?
Would hands-on experience within a specialist SEN environment give you the experience you need for your future career?
KPI Education is recruiting several Graduate SEN Learning Mentors for an exceptional specialist school in Chester supporting children and young people aged 4–19 with autism, including pupils with additional learning difficulties and behaviours that can challenge.
This is far more than a standard Teaching Assistant position. For the right graduate, it represents an opportunity to gain meaningful, practical experience working alongside an established transdisciplinary team of teachers, learning and behaviour specialists, Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists.
The Graduate SEN Learning Mentor role
You will work closely with individual pupils and small groups, helping them overcome barriers to learning while supporting their academic, social and emotional development.
Your responsibilities will include delivering targeted learning activities, providing positive behaviour support, contributing to focused interventions and working alongside teachers and specialist professionals to provide personalised support.
You will also help monitor pupil progress, provide feedback and contribute towards creating a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Who are KPI Education looking for?
We are particularly interested in hearing from graduates in subjects including:
Psychology | Education | Childhood Studies | Linguistics | English Language | Sociology | Criminology | Sports Science | Health & Social Care
You may already have experience supporting children or young people through schools, tutoring, mentoring, care, youth work, sports coaching or volunteering. More importantly, you should have a genuine interest in SEN and the patience, resilience and communication skills required to build meaningful relationships with young people.
This opportunity could be particularly valuable if your longer-term ambition is to become an SEN Teacher, Educational Psychologist, Speech & Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or specialist SEN practitioner.
The school is looking for people who want to make a genuine difference to outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
If you are a graduate looking to turn your academic background and passion for SEN into meaningful experience, apply today with your CV to KPI Education.
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SEN - Speech and language therapist
Speech and Language Therapist - SEN Schools
London | Specialist SEN Schools | Full-Time / Long-Term Temporary
£160 - £240 per day | Immediate or September Start
Are you a Speech and Language Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact within specialist education?
Would you like to work directly with children and young people with Autism, speech, language and communication needs and complex SEND, while becoming an integral part of the wider school team?
Are you looking for a role where therapy is embedded into pupils' everyday learning rather than delivered in isolation?
We are supporting a number ofspecialist SEN schools across London looking to appoint Speech and Language Therapists on a long-term basis.
These settings support children and young people with a broad range of additional needs, which can include Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), complex communication profiles, developmental needs and associated sensory or social-emotional needs.
The role will involve working directly with pupils while also supporting teachers and Teaching Assistants to embed communication strategies throughout the school day. You will work as part of a wider multidisciplinary team, helping pupils develop their communication, access learning more effectively and build greater independence.
Depending on the school and your experience, opportunities can be available across Primary, Secondary and Post-16 provision, with caseloads and responsibilities tailored accordingly.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assessing the speech, language and communication needsof children and young people with SEND.
- Planning and delivering individualised Speech and Language Therapy programmes.
- Managing a caseload of pupils with a range of communication and learning needs.
- Supporting pupils with Autism, SLCN and complex communication profiles.
- Delivering both 1:1 and small-group therapy interventions.
- Developing practical communication strategies that can be embedded throughout lessons and the wider school day.
- Supporting pupils who use AAC, visual communication systems or alternative methods of communication, where appropriate.
- Working closely with teachers and Teaching Assistants to ensure communication strategies are implemented consistently.
- Contributing to the development of communication-friendly classroom environments.
- Supporting pupils to increase their independence, confidence and ability to communicate their wants, needs and ideas.
- Contributing to EHCP assessments, reviews and outcome setting.
- Monitoring pupil progress and adapting interventions in response to individual development.
- Maintaining accurate therapy records, assessments and professional reports.
- Providing advice, strategies and training to teaching and support staff.
- Working collaboratively with Occupational Therapists, Educational Psychologists, teachers, SENCOs and other specialist professionals.
- Building positive relationships with parents and carers to encourage consistency between school and home.
- Attending multidisciplinary meetings and pupil reviews where required.
- Contributing to whole-school approaches around communication and inclusion.
- Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional practice.
The original role particularly emphasises integrating therapy within the wider school environment, contributing to EHCP processes and working collaboratively with education staff, families and other therapists.
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds a recognised Speech and Language Therapy qualification.
- Is HCPC registered.
- Is an RCSLT member or eligible for membership.
- Has experience working with children or young people with SEND.
- Has an understanding ofAutism and Speech, Language and Communication Needs.
- Is comfortable working with pupils with a broad range of communication abilities.
- Understands the importance of adapting therapy around each child's individual profile.
- Can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary school team.
- Isconfident advising teachers and Teaching Assistants on communication strategies.
- Has strong assessment, report-writing and organisational skills.
- Can build positive relationships with pupils, families and professionals.
- Takes a patient, flexible and child-centred approach.
- Is passionate about improving communication, independence and access to education for children with additional needs.
The source specification requires a recognised SaLT qualification, HCPC registration and experience with SEND, while also highlighting Autism, SLCN and multidisciplinary working.
Why work within a specialist SEN school?
Working as a Speech and Language Therapist within a school allows you to see pupils regularly and work closely with the adults supporting them every day.
Rather than therapy existing separately from education, your strategies can be built directly into classroom teaching, communication systems, transitions, social interaction and everyday routines.
You will work alongside experienced SEN professionals and have the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge across Autism, complex communication and wider SEND.
These roles would suit both an experienced paediatric Speech and Language Therapist and a therapist looking to develop their career further within specialist education.
£160 - £240 per day | Long-Term Temporary | Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities
Apply now or send your CV to Stephen at KPI Education to be considered.
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SEN PPA Teacher
SEN PPA Teacher - Autism & Complex Needs
Croydon, South London | Specialist SEN School | Full-Time | Temp to Perm
£220 - £290 per day | Autumn 2026 Start
Are you an experienced SEN Teacher who enjoys variety and thrives working across different classes, age groups and levels of need?
Are you confident stepping into specialist classrooms and quickly adapting your teaching to pupils with Autism, SLD, PMLD, complex communication needs and associated disabilities?
Would you like a teaching role where you can focus on delivering engaging, meaningful learning without having sole responsibility for one class throughout the week?
A large and growing specialist SEN provision in Croydon is looking for an experienced PPA Teacher to join its teaching team on a full-time, temp-to-perm basis.
This is a particularly varied role, providing planned PPA cover across different classes and specialist pathways while ensuring pupils continue to receive consistent, high-quality teaching when their usual Class Teacher is completing planning, preparation and assessment time.
The wider provision supports children and young people from early years through to Post-16, with pupils presenting with a broad range of additional needs including Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), complex communication needs, physical disabilities, sensory needs and associated social and emotional difficulties.
Pupils access highly individualised learning according to their developmental level, communication profile and EHCP outcomes. Depending on the class, learning may range from sensory and developmental programmes through to more structured academic, functional and life-skills-based curricula.
The school works closely across education, therapy and wellbeing, with high levels of classroom support and individualised provision for pupils requiring significant adult assistance. This reflects the underlying specialist model, where teaching staff work alongside therapists and wellbeing professionals and pupils may access everything from formal learning to sensory, communication and independence-focused programmes.
The role
As the PPA Teacher, you won't simply be providing generic cover.
You will become a consistent member of the teaching team, working across a timetable of classes and taking responsibility for delivering meaningful learning while Class Teachers complete their PPA.
One day could involve teaching a group of autistic pupils accessing a highly adapted curriculum, while another may involve supporting learners with profound or severe learning difficulties through sensory, communication and engagement-focused activities.
The ability to read a class quickly, work effectively with established Teaching Assistants and maintain pupils' familiar routines and approaches will therefore be particularly important.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing high-quality PPA cover across a range of specialist SEN classes.
- Delivering planned and appropriately differentiated lessons while maintaining continuity with the Class Teacher's curriculum.
- Teaching pupils with Autism, SLD, PMLD, communication difficulties and complex additional needs.
- Working confidently across different ages and developmental levels.
- Adapting lessons in the moment according to individual pupil presentation, regulation and engagement.
- Delivering practical, sensory, creative and highly individualised learning where appropriate.
- Supporting pupils working within formal, semi-formal and informal curriculum pathways.
- Using AAC, visual communication, objects of reference and other individual communication systemswhere required.
- Maintaining established sensory, communication and emotional-regulation strategies for individual pupils.
- Creating calm, predictable and low-arousal learning environments.
- Supporting pupils to develop communication, independence, engagement and functional life skills.
- Working closely with experienced Teaching Assistants and Senior Teaching Assistants within each class.
- Providing clear classroom leadership and ensuring support staff are deployed effectively during lessons.
- Following individual pupil support plans, EHCP outcomes, communication profiles and risk-management strategies.
- Maintaining consistent behaviour and wellbeing approaches when moving between classes.
- Liaising with Class Teachers to ensure smooth handovers before and after PPA sessions.
- Providing feedback on pupil engagement, progress and any significant developments during lessons.
- Working collaboratively with Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, wellbeing practitioners and other specialist professionals.
- Supporting pupils with physical and medical needs in accordance with individual plans and appropriate training.
- Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, pupil welfare and professional practice throughout the school day.
We are looking for:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
- Previous experience teaching pupils with SEND.
- Strong experience with Autism and/or complex learning needs would be particularly valuable.
- Confidence working with pupils who may be non-speaking or use alternative methods of communication.
- An understanding of highly differentiated and developmental approaches to teaching.
- The ability to move confidently between different classes without losing consistency or structure.
- Strong classroom management and the ability to establish positive relationships quickly.
- A calm, patient and flexible approach to pupils whose presentation may change throughout the day.
- Confidence leading experienced Teaching Assistants within unfamiliar classes.
- The ability to follow established classroom programmes while still bringing creativity and enthusiasm to lessons.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- A genuine interest in specialist education and improving outcomes for pupils with complex additional needs.
Previous experience with SLD, PMLD, AAC, sensory learning or highly individualised autism provision would be advantageous, although experienced SEN Teachers with a willingness to develop further across these areas are also encouraged to apply.
Why consider this role?
This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who enjoys teaching but wants something different from being responsible for one class five days per week.
You will gain exposure to a wide range of pupils, specialist approaches and curriculum pathways while working alongside experienced SEN teachers, support staff and multidisciplinary professionals.
The organisation is continuing to grow, creating genuine opportunities for teachers to develop and progress internally. Staff may also have opportunities to work across different specialist sites depending on pupil numbers, individual strengths and the needs of the wider provision.
The role is initially offered on a temporary basis with a clear opportunity to move into a permanent position, making it an excellent option for an experienced SEN Teacher looking to join a specialist organisation for the longer term.
£220 - £290 per day | Full-Time | Temp to Perm | Croydon, South London
Apply now or send your CV to Stephen at KPI Education to be considered.
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Ryan Holtby
Head of Education
NW London
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Email RyanH@kpir.co.uk
Ryan is the Head of Education at KPI and has been in recruitment for over 10 years. Over these years, Ryan has built long-lasting relationships with a plethora of schools and Multi Academy Trusts, in London but also many other areas of the UK.
Ryan’s vision is for KPI Education to become the market-leading recruitment specialist providing the very best talent to schools. He is a governor at a local Primary School in Stockport which enables him to give something back to his community and maintain his understanding of the struggles schools face. Outside of work, Ryan plays cricket in the summer for Colwyn Bay Cricket Club and is a Man United fan.
Tom Roberts
Managing Education Consultant
Merseyside and Cheshire
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Email TomosR@kpir.co.uk
Tom is a Senior Consultant at KPi Education. He has over 4-years’ experience in the industry after starting off in the most alien of circumstances during the Covid pandemic after returning from a 3-year stint in Australia. Tom covers the whole of Merseyside and parts of Cheshire, an area that was previously untouched and had to create business from scratch. Tom now works closely with a number of schools across the area, specialising in Primary and SEN schools but also has strong relationships with secondary schools too. Away from work, Tom is sports mad – playing cricket throughout the summer for Colwyn Bay and a long suffering Everton FC fan. He lives in Liverpool with his partner and enjoys making the most of the city!
Phil Holden
Senior Education Consultant
East London
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Email PhilH@kpir.co.uk
Phil has gained 12 plus years recruiting for long-term permanent teacher and support roles in many regions of the UK. He has worked with village primary schools and national multi-academy trusts on individual recruitment needs to large campaigns – and everything in between. Phil has two happy boys and lives in North Manchester with an unhappy wife of whom he worships. Although in his 40’s, Phil likes to think that he is in good shape and loves a Park Run and a regular game of football with the lads. Phil also supports Bury FC in the non-league pyramid of football and loves an away day.
Georgia Hall
Education Recruitment Resourcer
Stoke-on-Trent
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Email GeorgiaH@kpir.co.uk
Georgia brings a unique blend of experiences to her new role in education compliance, having joined the recruitment team in May. With a background as cabin crew and an estate agent, she has developed strong communication and interpersonal skills that are essential in her current position. Passionate about making a difference, Georgia is dedicated to ensuring that educational standards are upheld and that students receive the support they need to thrive. Outside of work, she enjoys staying active at the gym, unwinding at the pub, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Samuel Erefa
SEN Education Recruitment Consultant
London
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Email SamuelE@kpir.co.uk
Samuel brings nearly three years of experience in education recruitment, having worked with both primary and secondary schools before finding his true calling in the SEN sector. He has since built a strong reputation for connecting specialist schools with exceptional educators who can make a real difference.
With a BSc (Hons) in Sports Science and Personal Training, Samuel has transferred his drive, discipline, and people-focused approach into recruitment, excelling in both candidate care and client relations. As KPI Education’s SEN Specialist Consultant for North & East London, he works closely with a wide network of SEN schools, taking pride in building long-lasting partnerships and ensuring every placement supports both staff wellbeing and pupil outcomes.
Away from work, Samuel enjoys staying active, going to the gym, and is a dedicated Arsenal supporter.
Michael Thomas
Education Recruitment Consultant
West Yorkshire
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Email MichaelT@kpir.co.uk
Michael joined KPI Education at the start of 2025, bringing with him a strong academic background and valuable professional experience. He holds an undergraduate degree in Modern History and Politics, as well as a postgraduate certificate in Political Communications and Journalism from Cardiff University. Prior to joining KPI, Michael worked in sales, where he honed his communication and relationship-building skills, which he is now excited to apply to the education sector.
In his spare time, Michael is a devoted supporter of Manchester City and the Welsh rugby union teams. He also enjoys attending New Order gigs, particularly at Heaton Park.
Mitchell Travers
Education Resourcer
East Midlands- Nottingham & Derby
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Email MitchellT@kpir.co.uk
Mitchell is an eager and driven individual who is ready to transfer what he's a learnt from his time studying a business studies degree at Sheffield Hallam University. He is ready to use his interpersonal and communication skills to help benefit the upcoming teachers for the future and as a newly graduate himself he is ready to find the best possible solutions. Despite being new to recruitment he is ready to learn the process we have at KPI so that he can provide our candidates and clients with the best possible match. Mitchell is a huge sports fan and enjoys supporting Nottingham Forest and England while also playing weekend football himself.
Jo House
Primary Education Recruitment Consultant
South & West Manchester
Email JoharaH@kpir.co.uk
Hi, I’m Jo! I’m originally from Derby and moved to Manchester a few years ago. Outside of work, I love all things fashion, travelling whenever I get the chance, and trying out new restaurants across the city.
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Abbie Taylor
Education Recruitment Consultant
West Midlands
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Email AbbieT@kpir.co.uk
Abbie joined KPI Education in 2026, bringing a strong academic background and seven years of teaching experience (from 11-adult) to the team. She holds a first-class undergraduate degree in Secondary English Education with QTS and an MA in Linguistics from the University of Manchester. Before joining KPI, Abbie worked as an English lecturer in a college in the North West, helping adult students to gain the qualifications for further study and career progression. Here, she supported teacher training, where she found the passion to help others into their dream teaching careers.
Outside the office, Abbie is an avid reader and socialite who reviews books online for indie authors and established publishing houses alike. She also loves anything involving music and is known for going to see as many different bands as possible.
James Deveney
Education Recruitment Consultant
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Email JamesD@kpir.co.uk
James has over 10 years' experience working in the education sector. Starting his career as a primary school teacher, he later built his own education business, helping schools to deliver foundation subjects. Over that time, he has built strong relationships with his network of schools. He looks to continue his mission in supporting education at KPI as he looks to recruit and supply the best talents and subject specialists for schools to thrive.
Following his childhood dream of being a Power Ranger, in his spare time, James enjoys being humbled in the world of Hyrox and hybrid fitness. He spends most of his weekends getting lost up mountains, supporting the mighty Wigan Warriors or running for several hours!
