Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant – Psychology, Therapy & Education
Barnet | £95–£110 per day | Full-time
Finished university and wondering how to turn your degree into meaningful experience?
A SEND classroom can give you practical experience that theory alone cannot.
Parker Smith Inclusion is recruiting a Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant to work full-time within a specialist education setting in Camden.
This role could be particularly valuable if you are considering a future career within psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, teaching or another child-focused profession.
What experience could you gain?
You will work directly with children or young people with additional needs and develop your understanding of:
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Autism and neurodiversity
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Communication and interaction
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Emotional regulation
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Behaviour as communication
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Individualised learning
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Social development
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Supporting independence
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Working within a multidisciplinary environment
You will not simply observe.
You will become an active part of the classroom team and be expected to support pupils consistently throughout the school day.
Who should apply?
We would particularly like to hear from graduates in areas such as:
Previous experience working with children or young people through tutoring, mentoring, volunteering, care, camps or schools would be strongly desirable.
Where could this lead?
This type of role can be particularly useful for people considering careers including:
More than CV experience
You will gain a realistic understanding of SEND education.
That includes the rewarding progress, but also the patience, consistency and resilience required when development happens gradually.
For the right graduate, that experience can be extremely valuable when deciding where to take your career next.
Pay: £95–£110 per day, depending on experience.
Parker Smith Inclusion
Parker Smith Inclusion specialises exclusively in SEND and specialist education recruitment.
We regularly support graduates looking to build relevant experience before progressing into psychology, therapy, teaching and other professional training routes.
We offer honest advice, PAYE placements where applicable and ongoing support throughout your assignment.
Apply today if you are looking to build meaningful SEND experience in Camden.
Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to appropriate vetting, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.