Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - Kingston

Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant – Autism, SLD & PMLD

Kingston Upon Thames/Merton, South West London

£90 – £95 per day (PAYE)

Full-time (term time only), ASAP start, Long-term to permanent

If you are a Psychology graduate who has spent real time supporting people with additional needs, whether in health care, residential care, or a clinical setting, this role will feel like a natural next step rather than a leap. It is hands-on, meaningful, and it is absolutely not for someone looking for a generic classroom experience.

I am working with a specialist SEN provision in Kingston that supports children and young people with Autism/ASC, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), and a wide range of sensory, physical, and communication needs. The work is specialised. The team is exceptional. The impact you can have here is enormous.

The School

This is a structured, nurturing environment with small class groups, high staffing ratios, and a genuinely collaborative approach. You will see teachers, therapists, and support staff working side by side, and you will be very much part of that team.

Pupils may be non-verbal, use AAC or low-arousal communication methods, require personal care, or need patient, attuned support through dysregulation. Every day is different, and every day counts.

What You Will Be Doing

Providing tailored support to pupils with ASC, SLD, PMLD, and complex sensory needs
Using communication systems such as AAC, PECs, objects of reference or intensive interaction
Supporting personal care and physical needs with dignity, respect, and confidence
Helping pupils regulate, access learning, and build independence step by step
Implementing sensory programmes, visual structures and therapeutic approaches
Working closely with teachers and onsite therapists to deliver consistent, meaningful support
Celebrating progress that may be small but deeply significant

You

This environment suits people who already understand the realities of hands-on SEND work and genuinely enjoy it.

You will thrive if:

You are a Psychology graduate interested in Autism, communication, and developmental differences
You have worked as a Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Therapy Assistant or in a care-based setting
You’re confident in supporting pupils with personal care or physical needs
You bring patience, emotional intelligence, and a steady, thoughtful presence
You’re curious, reflective, and committed to supporting young people who communicate differently

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