Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant – SEN School
Bermondsey, South East London
Full-Time, Long-Term
Up to £650 per week | Immediate Start

Are you a Psychology, Education, or Criminology graduate with a passion for supporting young people with additional needs?
Do you have the patience, empathy, and resilience to work with students who display challenging behaviour and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) difficulties?
Would you like to gain hands-on experience in a supportive SEN school to prepare for a future career in teaching, therapy, or educational psychology?

If so, this Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity in Bermondsey could be the ideal next step for you.

The School Offers

• A well-established specialist SEN school in Bermondsey supporting students aged 11–18 with autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, and behavioural challenges
• A structured, nurturing environment focused on emotional development, positive relationships, and academic progress
• Access to excellent training and CPD, including behaviour management, de-escalation strategies, and trauma-informed practice
• A highly collaborative team of teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff dedicated to supporting every learner
• Exceptional experience for graduates aspiring to careers in SEN teaching, educational psychology, or child and adolescent mental health

The Role – Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

• Full-time, long-term role starting immediately
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with challenging behaviour and SEMH needs
• Help pupils manage emotions, regulate behaviour, and engage positively with learning
• Assist teachers and behaviour mentors in delivering tailored support and intervention plans
• Promote positive behaviour, resilience, and self-confidence through encouragement and structure
• Work closely with SENCOs and therapists to ensure pupils’ individual needs are fully supported
• Play an active role in creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment

Person Specification

• Degree in Psychology, Education, Criminology, or a related field (essential)
• Previous experience working with young people with challenging behaviour, SEN, or SEMH (desirable but not essential)
• Calm, empathetic, and confident when faced with challenging situations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners and helping them achieve their potential

If you’re a resilient, compassionate graduate ready to make a difference in the lives of young people with challenging behaviour, apply today to become a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant in Bermondsey.

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