Graduate Teaching Assistant - SEN Support - Merton

Date Posted: Tuesday 18 August 2026

, Ref: 13805

Graduate Teaching Assistant – SEN Support
Morden, South West London
£95–£100 per day (PAYE, no umbrella fees)
Full-time | Term-time only | ASAP start

Are you a recent graduate looking to start a rewarding career in special education? Join a welcoming specialist SEN school in Morden and gain hands-on experience supporting children and young people with severe and complex learning needs.

What you’ll get:

  • Valuable experience: ideal for aspiring teachers, psychologists, or therapists
  • Specialist training: communication strategies, behaviour support, and SEND best practice
  • Career development: routes into teacher training or further SEND qualifications
  • Practical skills: support with personal care and hydrotherapy, building pupil independence
  • Supportive team: collaborate with experienced teachers and therapists

Your role:

  • Provide 1:1 and small-group learning support
  • Assist with personal care and promote independence
  • Support hydrotherapy sessions and sensory development
  • Encourage communication, engagement, and social interaction
  • Work closely with teachers, therapists, and families

About you:

  • Graduate (Psychology, Education, Health & Social Care preferred)
  • Genuine passion for supporting young people with SEN
  • Patient, resilient, proactive, and open to training
  • SEN experience is helpful but not essential

This is more than a role. It’s the start of a career in SEND where you can make a lasting difference.

Apply today or contact Heeji Moon at Parker Smith Inclusion.

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