Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 12 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £500 to £600 per week |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | W8 4AA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | KPI RECRUITING LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MJSENTaKens12/01-30266 |
Summary
Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
Mainstream Secondary School | Kensington
Full-Time, Long-Term Position
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: Up to £600 per week
Are you a high-achieving Psychology graduate seeking rigorous, school-based experience that will strengthen your pathway into Educational Psychology, SEN teaching, or specialist child-focused professions?
A highly regarded mainstream secondary school in Kensington is recruiting an outstanding Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join its SEN and inclusion team. This is a full-time, long-term role suited to graduates with strong academic credentials who are committed to gaining high-quality experience within a demanding and supportive mainstream setting.
The Role
As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
• Provide targeted support to pupils with additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and SEMH.
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions to ensure pupils can fully access the curriculum.
• Work closely with the SENCO, subject teachers, and external professionals.
• Support the implementation of EHCP strategies and individual support plans.
• Promote independence, confidence, and positive learning behaviours.
• Contribute consistently to a structured, inclusive, and high-expectation learning environment.
This position offers a clear, practical understanding of SEN provision in a high-performing mainstream secondary school and is exceptional preparation for postgraduate study or formal teacher training.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
• Hold a 2:1 or above in Psychology or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrate a clear commitment to supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Exhibit professionalism, resilience, and emotional intelligence.
• Communicate confidently and effectively with both staff and students.
• Have prior experience working with young people (advantageous, though not essential).
Why Join This School?
• Well-established mainstream secondary school with a strong reputation for academic and inclusive excellence.
• Exposure highly relevant to Educational Psychology and SEN training routes.
• Access to high-quality CPD and SEN-focused professional development.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced, specialist SEN professionals.
• Competitive salary of up to £600 per week.
Apply
This role is ideally suited to a driven and academically strong graduate seeking to develop a career within education, psychology, or specialist support services.
To apply, send your CV to Mitchell at KPI Education for consideration for the Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role in Kensington.
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