Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you a recent graduate with a genuine passion for supporting children with special educational needs?

Would you like to gain valuable, hands-on experience within a welcoming and inclusive SEN primary school on the Wirral, near Wallasey?

Are you keen to work closely with pupils with additional needs while building experience that could support a future career in teaching, educational psychology, or speech and language therapy?

An inclusive and forward-thinking SEN primary school on the Wirral, just a short distance from Wallasey, is looking for a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join its supportive team. This long-term opportunity begins in September 2026 and is initially available for the full academic year.

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

• Full-time, long-term Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role, Monday-Friday
• Earn up to £540 per week
• Join a welcoming Wirral SEN primary school near Wallasey with a strong focus on inclusion
• Benefit from ongoing mentoring, guidance, and training from experienced SEN and inclusion professionals
• Gain valuable experience for future PGCE applications, SEN teaching positions, or psychology-related careers
• Role commencing September 2026

Ideal Candidate – Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant:

• A 2:1 degree or above, with Psychology, Education, or core subject degrees particularly welcomed
• A patient, compassionate, and resilient approach to supporting pupils with SEN
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Previous experience in SEN, tutoring, youth work, mentoring, or similar settings is beneficial but not essential
• Must have the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)

The Role – Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant:

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll support pupils aged 4–11 with a variety of additional needs, including learning difficulties, autism, ADHD, and social and emotional challenges.

You’ll provide focused 1:1 support, assist with small-group interventions, and work alongside teachers to adapt activities, lessons, and resources so that every pupil has the opportunity to access learning and succeed.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for graduates who want to develop meaningful, long-term experience within SEN education before progressing into teacher training or specialist support. You’ll gain paid, school-based experience while playing an important part in helping pupils build confidence, develop independence, and achieve their academic and personal goals.

Whether you’re considering a future in teaching, SEN education, psychology, or an allied therapeutic profession, this Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant position will give you valuable insight into supporting children with additional needs in a specialist school environment.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re passionate about making a difference to children with SEN and want to gain experience that could help shape your future career, we’d love to hear from you.

Send your CV and Cover Letter to Tom at KPI Education today to be considered for this Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity and take the next step towards your dream career.

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