Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Full-Time | Permanent and Temporary | Immediate Start or September 2026
Salary: £500–£560 per week

Are you a Psychology graduate, aspiring Educational Therapist, or SEN specialist looking to build a rewarding career within specialist education?

Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people with complex learning needs, autism, communication difficulties, and sensory needs?

Are you seeking a meaningful role where every day brings the opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils’ independence, communication, emotional wellbeing, and quality of life?

KPi Education are currently working alongside a highly respected specialist school in the Warrington area to recruit multiple graduates and SEN professionals for a range of long-term roles, including:

• Graduate SEN Teaching Assistants
• Autism Support Assistants
• Educational Therapy Support Staff
• SEN Intervention Specialists

These opportunities are ideal for graduates and professionals looking to develop specialist SEN experience within a nurturing, therapeutic, and highly collaborative educational environment.

About the Roles

You will become part of a multidisciplinary team supporting pupils with a range of complex additional needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Sensory processing needs
• Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs

Working closely with teachers, therapists, pastoral teams, and families, you will help deliver personalised, needs-led support tailored to each pupil’s EHCP outcomes and developmental profile.

Daily responsibilities may include:

• Delivering targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Supporting communication through Makaton, PECS, AAC, visual timetables, and Intensive Interaction approaches
• Assisting pupils with emotional regulation and sensory integration strategies
• Helping pupils develop independence, life skills, and social communication
• Working collaboratively with Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Physiotherapy teams

Who We’re Looking For

We are particularly interested in hearing from:

• Psychology graduates
• Speech & Language Therapy graduates
• Educational Therapy graduates
• Education graduates
• Core subject graduates with SEN experience or interest

About the School

This specialist school in the Warrington area is known for its inclusive and pupil-centred approach to SEND education, supporting children and young people with a wide range of additional learning, communication, and behavioural needs. The school places a strong emphasis on developing confidence, resilience, and independence, creating a calm and structured environment where pupils are encouraged to progress at their own pace and celebrate every achievement.

Staff benefit from working within a highly supportive setting that promotes collaborative practice, professional development, and consistent pastoral support. With a curriculum tailored to meet diverse learning profiles and a strong focus on social communication, emotional regulation, and life skills, the school offers an excellent opportunity for graduates and SEN professionals looking to gain meaningful experience within a forward-thinking specialist provision.

This is an outstanding opportunity for graduates and aspiring SEN professionals to gain hands-on specialist experience within one of Warrington’s most respected SEND environments.

Click apply and send your CV and cover letter to James at KPi Education today.

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