Psychology Graduate – SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £102 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 August 2025 |
| Location: | Liverpool, Merseyside |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 183461 |
Summary
Psychology Graduate - SEN Teaching Assistant
Are you a Psychology graduate looking to begin a meaningful career in education or mental health? Educato Limited is recruiting passionate and caring individuals to support children with special educational needs (SEN) across a range of Liverpool-based schools and specialist provisions.
No classroom experience? No problem - if you're willing to learn, we'll support you every step of the way.
Location: Liverpool (and surrounding areas)
Contract type: Full-time, term-time (flexible placements)
Start date: Ongoing
Daily pay: £90 - £105 (dependent on experience and setting)
This is an ideal opportunity for aspiring Educational Psychologists, Speech & Language Therapists, Mental Health Workers, or anyone eager to build a rewarding future in SEN support.
What you'll gain:
✅ Real-world experience - Work closely with children and young people with a range of needs including autism (ASC), ADHD, PMLD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, and sensory processing challenges
✅ Training and development - Access 180+ CPD-certified online courses free of charge, including Autism Awareness, Behaviour Management, Safeguarding, and more
✅ Support from the start - Receive guidance from experienced consultants and in-school staff to help you settle in and grow
✅ A consistent point of contact - Your dedicated consultant will match you with schools that suit your skills and ambitions
✅ Purposeful work - Help pupils to engage with learning, build communication and social skills, and develop confidence in and out of the classroom
Key responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs
- Encourage communication, emotional regulation, and independence
- Support with behaviour strategies, structured routines, and therapeutic interventions
- Collaborate with Teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
- Assist with personal care or therapy-based tasks (depending on the setting)
Who we're looking for:
- Psychology (or related) graduates with a genuine interest in SEN
- Patient, empathetic, and able to build strong, positive relationships
- Proactive, adaptable, and enthusiastic about supporting young learners
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply for one)
Experience with children or vulnerable adults is desirable, but not essential.
Interested?
Apply today and take your first step toward a fulfilling SEN career with Educato Limited in Liverpool.
Educato Limited is a REC-accredited education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding. All placements are subject to vetting and child protection checks in line with KCSIE 2024. Educato is working as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.
Are you a Psychology graduate looking to begin a meaningful career in education or mental health? Educato Limited is recruiting passionate and caring individuals to support children with special educational needs (SEN) across a range of Liverpool-based schools and specialist provisions.
No classroom experience? No problem - if you're willing to learn, we'll support you every step of the way.
Location: Liverpool (and surrounding areas)
Contract type: Full-time, term-time (flexible placements)
Start date: Ongoing
Daily pay: £90 - £105 (dependent on experience and setting)
This is an ideal opportunity for aspiring Educational Psychologists, Speech & Language Therapists, Mental Health Workers, or anyone eager to build a rewarding future in SEN support.
What you'll gain:
✅ Real-world experience - Work closely with children and young people with a range of needs including autism (ASC), ADHD, PMLD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, and sensory processing challenges
✅ Training and development - Access 180+ CPD-certified online courses free of charge, including Autism Awareness, Behaviour Management, Safeguarding, and more
✅ Support from the start - Receive guidance from experienced consultants and in-school staff to help you settle in and grow
✅ A consistent point of contact - Your dedicated consultant will match you with schools that suit your skills and ambitions
✅ Purposeful work - Help pupils to engage with learning, build communication and social skills, and develop confidence in and out of the classroom
Key responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs
- Encourage communication, emotional regulation, and independence
- Support with behaviour strategies, structured routines, and therapeutic interventions
- Collaborate with Teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
- Assist with personal care or therapy-based tasks (depending on the setting)
Who we're looking for:
- Psychology (or related) graduates with a genuine interest in SEN
- Patient, empathetic, and able to build strong, positive relationships
- Proactive, adaptable, and enthusiastic about supporting young learners
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply for one)
Experience with children or vulnerable adults is desirable, but not essential.
Interested?
Apply today and take your first step toward a fulfilling SEN career with Educato Limited in Liverpool.
Educato Limited is a REC-accredited education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding. All placements are subject to vetting and child protection checks in line with KCSIE 2024. Educato is working as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.