Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Specialist SEN Provision | Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Up to £600 per week
Location: Hatfield, Hertfordshire

Are you a graduate looking to begin a rewarding career supporting children with additional needs? This September, step into an exciting role as a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant at a welcoming SEN school in Hatfield.

This is your opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils with complex needs, while gaining invaluable experience for a future career in education, psychology, or therapy.

About the School – Hatfield, Hertfordshire

This forward-thinking SEN school provides specialist support for pupils aged 4–16 with a broad range of needs, including:

• Autism (ASD)
• ADHD
• Communication and language difficulties
• Social, emotional, and behavioural challenges

The school places a strong emphasis on:

• Nurturing relationships and pupil well-being
• A collaborative approach between teachers, therapists, and support staff
• Calm, sensory-friendly classrooms designed to help pupils thrive
• Celebrating progress, no matter how small

Who We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for a graduate who is:

• Educated to degree level (2:1 or above) in Psychology, Education, Child Development, or a related subject
• Experienced in supporting young people with SEN — whether in schools, care, volunteering, or youth work
• Resilient, empathetic, and emotionally intelligent
• Able to communicate clearly and form strong, trusting relationships
• Motivated to build a career within education, therapy, SEN, or child psychology

The Role – Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups to achieve their learning and EHCP goals
• Help pupils develop strategies for communication, self-regulation, and positive behaviour
• Work alongside teachers and specialists to adapt learning activities to individual needs
• Encourage confidence, resilience, and independence in every pupil
• Be an important part of each child’s journey, celebrating progress daily

Apply Now – Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant | Hatfield

This is a fantastic opportunity to begin your SEN career in a supportive, inclusive school community.

To apply, send your CV to James at KPI Education today.

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