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
Requirements
- Relevant SEND or care experience
- Ability to support children with Autism, SLD or PMLD
- Comfortable with personal care
- Strong communication skills and resilience
- Full-time availability
- Genuine passion for specialist education
If this SEN Teaching Assistant position interests you, apply now or contact Jamie Martinez at Parker Smith Inclusion.