Your next opportunity? 

Location: Essex
Pay: £95+ per day PAYE
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Working Pattern: Monday–Friday
Start Date: September 2026

Your degree could be the start of something bigger.

If you've recently graduated and are thinking about a career working with children, a role in SEND education can give you the hands-on experience you're looking for.

Parker Smith Inclusion is working with supportive primary schools looking for Graduate SEN Learning Support Assistants to join their teams.

You'll gain experience supporting children with additional needs, learn from experienced teachers and get a better understanding of the difference you could make in education or a related career.

About the Role

You'll work alongside teachers and support staff, helping pupils access learning and feel more confident in the classroom.

Your role could include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.

• Supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, speech and language needs and other additional needs.

• Helping children access classroom activities and learning.

• Supporting communication, social skills and emotional regulation.

• Encouraging pupils to build confidence and independence.

• Helping deliver interventions and personalised learning activities.

• Building positive relationships and helping children feel settled in school.

No two days will be the same, and you'll gain valuable experience working with children with SEND.

About You

You don't need previous school experience. We're interested in graduates who have the right attitude and genuinely want to learn.

Your degree could be in Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies, Sociology, Criminology, Sports Science or another subject.

This could be a good fit if you're considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, counselling, social work or specialist SEND education.

You'll need to be:

• Patient, caring and understanding.

• Confident communicating with children.

• Reliable, adaptable and willing to learn.

• Comfortable working as part of a team.

• Resilient when situations become challenging.

• Genuinely interested in helping children develop.

Why Work with Parker Smith Inclusion?

• £95+ per day PAYE.

• Full-time, long-term opportunities.

• Potential to move into a permanent position.

• Specialist SEND recruitment agency.

• Personalised job matching based on your interests and career plans.

• CV support and interview preparation.

• Ongoing career guidance.

• 400+ five-star Google reviews from educators.

If you've finished university and want to gain meaningful experience before deciding on your next career move, this is a great way to get started.

Apply today or contact Danny at Parker Smith Inclusion for a chat.

Phone: 0203 011 4848
Email: danny@psinclusion.co.uk