36 special needs therapy assistant jobs found

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant Specialist Primary School - Warrington Full-Time | Immediate Start Available | £500-£550 per week Are you a graduate looking to build meaningful experience in Special Educational Needs? Would you jump at the opportunity to support learners with additional needs in accessing education? Are you considering a future in Educational Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, or SEN Teaching? A specialist primary SEN school in Warrington is seeking a dedicated Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This setting supports pupils with Autism, communication difficulties, sensory needs, and moderate to complex learning difficulties within small, structured classes. The Role As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will: Provide 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual EHCP targets Assist pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and engagement Implement structured strategies such as visual timetables and sensory...

Location: Bracknell 💼 Contract: Full-time or part-time, term-time only 🕓 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4pm 📅 Start Date: ASAP 💰 Pay: £88-£115 per day   ❓ Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs to reach their full potential? Do you want to make a real difference in a nurturing and inclusive SEN school environment?   🏫 About the School We are a friendly, inclusive Bracknell school committed to providing high-quality education for children with special educational needs (SEN). Our pupils have a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), speech and language difficulties, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges, and learning disabilities. As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you’ll join a dedicated team of teachers and support staff to create a safe, engaging, and supportive environment where every child can thrive.   🎯 Your Role As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will: 🤝 Support pupils 1:1 or in small...

Location: Reading 💼 Contract: Full-time, term-time only 🕓 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4pm 📅 Start Date: ASAP 💰 Pay: £88–£115   ❓ Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs to reach their full potential? 🏫 About the School  A friendly and inclusive specialist school near Reading is seeking a caring and dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. The school is proud of its nurturing ethos and commitment to ensuring every child can succeed. They provide a positive, inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning. You will be working with children who have Special Educational Needs (SEN), including autism, speech and language difficulties, or social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH), helping them to access learning and reach their full potential. 🎯 Your Role As an Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will: 🤝 Provide 1:1 or small-group...

Location: Newbury 💼 Contract: Full-time, term-time only 🕓 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4pm 📅 Start Date: ASAP 💰 Pay: £88–£115   ❓ Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs to reach their full potential? 🏫 About the School  A friendly and inclusive specialist school near Newbury is seeking a caring and dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. The school is proud of its nurturing ethos and commitment to ensuring every child can succeed. They provide a positive, inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning. You will be working with children who have Special Educational Needs (SEN), including autism, speech and language difficulties, or social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH), helping them to access learning and reach their full potential. 🎯 Your Role As an Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will: 🤝 Provide 1:1 or small-group...

Location: Windsor 💼 Contract: Full-time, term-time only (long-term) 🕓 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm 📅 Start Date: ASAP 💰 Pay: £88–£115 per day 🌟 About the School A highly regarded specialist SEN school near Windsor is seeking a Psychology, Autism & Speech and Language Support Assistant to join their dedicated team. The school supports children and young people aged 4–19 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). You will work in a nurturing, inclusive, and collaborative environment with a multi-disciplinary team, including Speech and Language Therapists (SALTs), Occupational Therapists, Educational Psychologists, and specialist teachers. This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate who is passionate about communication, psychology, and child development, a perfect stepping stone to a career in therapy, psychology, or SEN education.   🧩 Role and Responsibilities 💬 Deliver one-to-one and small-group communication...

Location: Maidenhead 💼 Contract: Full-time, term-time only (long-term) 🕓 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm 📅 Start Date: ASAP 💰 Pay: £88–£115 per day 🌟 About the School A highly regarded specialist SEN school in Maidenhead is seeking a Psychology & Speech and Language Support Assistant to join their dedicated team. The school supports children and young people aged 4–19 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). You will work in a nurturing, inclusive, and collaborative environment with a multi-disciplinary team, including Speech and Language Therapists (SALTs), Occupational Therapists, Educational Psychologists, and specialist teachers. This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate who is passionate about communication, psychology, and child development, a perfect stepping stone to a career in therapy, psychology, or SEN education.   🧩 Role and Responsibilities 💬 Deliver one-to-one and small-group communication...

Smile Education are proud to be supporting The Endeavour Multi Academy Trust in the recruitment of an experienced Secondary Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated and supportive team at their school in Tamworth. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a vibrant and inclusive special school community, supporting pupils aged 11–19 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). About the School The school is a generic special school for pupils aged 11–19 with a range of additional needs. It is a nurturing environment that promotes independence, confidence and lifelong learning, celebrating individuality and ensuring every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential. The school’s ethos is built around four core values: Build relationships Nurture and care Grow together Enjoy and achieveThey are committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Positive relationships are central to success, alongside a strong...

Are you a Psychology, Drama, Sports, or Health & Social Care Graduate looking to take the first step in your career? Do you have a passion for supporting young people with special educational needs? Role: Full Time SEN Teaching Assistant - 8:30 - 3:30 Pay: £90 - £105 per day Start Date: 13/04/26 Applications Close: 07/04/26 Role type: Temp to Perm Contract - Term Time (with opportunity to extend) Location: Southwark We are currently recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic graduate in Psychology, Drama, Sports, or Health & Social Care to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant in a thriving "Outstanding" Special School located in Southwark. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate who is keen to gain hands-on experience in a Special School setting, particularly within the SEN sector. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will receive on-the-job education and training to help you develop the skills required for a future career in education, therapy, youth...

SEN Teaching Assistant - Islington Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? Are you looking to gain hands-on experience in a school setting and make a real difference? Role: SEN Teaching Assistant - Full Time Pay: £90 - £105 per day Start Date: 13/04/26 - Trials Ongoing Currently Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday - Term time Length: Remainder of Academic Year - Temp to Perm Location: London Borough of Islington We are currently recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a welcoming and supportive school located in Islington. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is eager to support pupils with additional needs and develop their experience within education and SEN. This role is ideal for aspiring teachers, psychologists, therapists, or individuals with a strong interest in inclusive education. You will work closely with experienced staff and receive on-the-job education and training to support...

Are you a Psychology, Drama, Sports, or Health & Social Care Graduate looking to take the first step in your career? Do you have a passion for supporting young people with special educational needs? Role: Full Time SEN Teaching Assistant - 8:30 - 3:30 Pay: £90 - £105 per day Start Date: 13/04/26 Applications Close: 07/04/26 Role type: Temp to Perm Contract - Term Time (with opportunity to extend) Location: Camden We are currently recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic graduate in Psychology, Drama, Sports, or Health & Social Care to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant in a thriving "Outstanding" Special School located in Camden. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate who is keen to gain hands-on experience in a Special School setting, particularly within the SEN sector. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will receive on-the-job education and training to help you develop the skills required for a future career in education, therapy, youth work,...

PK Education are currently recruiting for an experienced SEN Learning Support Assistant to work on a 1:1 basis at a specialist school in the Sheffield area. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity supporting pupils with medical needs and a range of learning difficulties. We are looking for a committed, hands-on individual who is passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of children with SEND. The Role: As a SEND Learning Support Assistant, you will: Provide dedicated 1:1 support to pupils with medical and learning difficulties Support learners with social, complex, medical and specific learning needs Deliver interventions and therapy-based play planned by the school Promote a child-centred, topic-based learning approach Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils Maintain a calm, nurturing and consistent presence in the classroom Be proactive, hands-on and fully engaged at all times The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Clear verbal and written...

Psychology Graduate - SEN Teaching Assistant Kensington Are you a Psych Graduate looking to take the first step in your career? Do you have a passion for supporting young people with special educational needs? Role: Psych Grad SEN Teaching Assistant - Full Time Pay: £90 - £105 per day Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday - Term time Length: Remainder of Academic Year - Temp to Perm Start Date: 13/04/26 Applications Close: 07/04/26 Location: Borough of Kensington We are currently recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic Psychology Graduate to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant in a thriving school located in Kensington. This is an exciting opportunity for a Psychology Graduate who is keen to gain hands-on experience in a school setting, particularly within the SEN sector. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will receive on-the-job education and training to help you develop the skills required for a future career in psychology, education, or therapy. The Role:...

Psychology Graduate - SEN Teaching Assistant Lambeth Are you a Psych Graduate looking to take the first step in your career? Do you have a passion for supporting young people with special educational needs? Role: Psych Grad SEN Teaching Assistant - Full Time Pay: £90 - £105 per day Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday - Term time Length: Remainder of Academic Year - Temp to Perm Start Date: 13/04/26 Applications Close: 07/04/26 Location: Borough of Lambeth We are currently recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic Psychology Graduate to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant in a thriving school located in Lambeth. This is an exciting opportunity for a Psychology Graduate who is keen to gain hands-on experience in a school setting, particularly within the SEN sector. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will receive on-the-job education and training to help you develop the skills required for a future career in psychology, education, or therapy. The Role: *...

Are you a Drama Graduate looking to take the first step in your career? Do you have a passion for supporting young people with special educational needs? Role: Full Time SEN Teaching Assistant - 8:30 - 3:30 Pay: £90 - £105 per day Start Date: 13/04/26 Applications Close: 07/04/26 Role type: Temp to Perm Contract - Term Time (with opportunity to extend) Location: Islington We are currently recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic Drama Graduate to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant in a thriving "Outstanding" Special School located in Islington. This is an exciting opportunity for a Drama Graduate who is keen to gain hands-on experience in a Special School setting, particularly within the SEN sector. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will receive on-the-job education and training to help you develop the skills required for a future career in education, therapy, youth work, or the arts. The Role: Based in a supportive SEN school in Islington Assisting children...

Are you a Psychology, Drama, Sports, or Health & Social Care Graduate looking to take the first step in your career? Do you have a passion for supporting young people with special educational needs? Role: Full Time SEN Teaching Assistant - 8:30 - 3:30 Pay: £90 - £105 per day Start Date: 13/04/26 Applications Close: 07/04/26 Role type: Temp to Perm Contract - Term Time (with opportunity to extend) Location: Hackney We are currently recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic graduate in Psychology, Drama, Sports, or Health & Social Care to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant in a thriving "Outstanding" Special School located in Hackney. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate who is keen to gain hands-on experience in a Special School setting, particularly within the SEN sector. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will receive on-the-job education and training to help you develop the skills required for a future career in education, therapy, youth work,...

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? Are you looking to gain hands-on experience in a school setting and make a real difference? Role: SEN Teaching Assistant - Full Time Pay: £90 - £105 per day Start Date: 13/04/26 - Trials Ongoing Currently Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday - Term time Length: Remainder of Academic Year - Temp to Perm Location: London Borough of Islington We are currently recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a welcoming and supportive school located in Islington. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is eager to support pupils with additional needs and develop their experience within education and SEN. This role is ideal for aspiring teachers, psychologists, therapists, or individuals with a strong interest in inclusive education. You will work closely with experienced staff and receive on-the-job education and training to support your professional development. The...

Are you a graduate looking to start a meaningful and rewarding career? At Milk Education, we’re working with fantastic SEND schools across Manchester who are looking for passionate, motivated graduates to join their teams and support incredible young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This is more than just a job — it’s the first step towards a career in education, psychology, social work, speech and language therapy, or teaching. Why Work in a SEND School? Working in a SEND school gives you hands-on experience supporting children and young people with : * Autism (ASC) * ADHD * Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs * Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties * Communication and sensory needs You’ll play a vital role in helping students build confidence, develop life skills, and achieve milestones that truly matter. Ideal for Graduates In : Psychology Education Studies Sociology Health & Social Care Childhood Studies...

Learning Support Assistant Location: Greater Manchester Start date: ASAP / After Easter Contract: Full-time, long-term TimePlan Education is supporting a special school seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work with pupils with physical disabilities and medical needs. This role suits someone who is caring, practical and confident supporting personal care and mobility. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will: Support pupils with physical, sensory and medical needs across the curriculum. Assist with personal care, mobility, use of hoists and specialist equipment (full training provided). Help pupils participate in learning and therapy sessions, promoting independence wherever possible. Communicate closely with teachers, physiotherapists, nurses and families and maintain accurate records. The ideal candidate will: Have experience in care, special schools or supporting pupils with physical/medical needs (desirable). Be respectful, discreet and comfortable with personal...

Psychology Graduate Assistant - SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Camden Age Range: 11-19 Pay: £90-£105 per day Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 - 3:30 Contract Type: Temp to Perm - Until end of Academic Term with option to extend We are currently recruiting a Psychology Graduate Assistant to support students aged 11-19 in a specialist SEN school in Camden. This role is ideal for graduates seeking practical experience aligned with psychology, mental health, youth work, education, or therapy. About the Role: As a Psychology Graduate Assistant, you will: Support pupils with a range of special educational needs (SEN) such as ASD, SEMH and Complex needs Help students access learning and engage positively in the classroom Assist with emotional regulation, behaviour support, and social development Work closely with teachers, therapists, and SEN professionals Gain daily, hands-on experience in a structured and supportive environmentThe School: "Outstanding" Specialist SEN provision with...

SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) SEMH is one of the four broad areas of need in the Department for Education SEND Code of Practice. Children with SEMH may: Struggle with emotional regulation Show anxiety, low mood, or attachment difficulties Display challenging or withdrawn behaviour Have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) Support might include: ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) Therapeutic interventions (CBT-informed, play therapy) Behaviour support plans Pastoral mentoring Access to CAMHS (via National Health Service) Autism (ASC/ASD) Autism is a neurodevelopmental difference affecting communication, interaction, and sensory processing. Autistic learners may: Prefer routine and predictability Experience sensory sensitivities Find social communication challenging Have focused interests Mask difficulties in school Support strategies: Structured environments (visual timetables, now/next boards) Clear, literal...