Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant


Company:	KPI RECRUITING LTD
Salary:	£20,000 to £25,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	WV1 1LE
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

Wolverhampton | Full-Time | £20,000-£25,000

Could you help a young person unlock their potential?

Are you a

graduate who is passionate about supporting young people

and helping them overcome challenges within education?

Do you have the

patience, empathy and resilience

to work with students who require additional support?

We are working with an inclusive secondary school in

Wolverhampton

who are looking for an enthusiastic

Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant

to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate who is considering a future career in

teaching, educational psychology, therapy, counselling or SEND, and wants to gain meaningful experience before taking their next step.

About the Role

You'll work as part of the school's wider SEND team, providing personalised support to students with a range of additional needs.

You'll help students

access their learning, develop independence and build confidence, while working closely with experienced teachers and SEND professionals.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing

1:1 and small-group support

to students with SEND

Helping students access lessons and engage with the curriculum

Supporting pupils to work towards their individual targets

Reinforcing learning and providing additional guidance where needed

Helping students develop their

confidence, independence and communication skills

Building positive and trusting relationships with young people

Supporting students' academic, social and emotional development

Working closely with teachers, the

SENDCO and pastoral team

Adapting your approach to suit individual students and their needs

Sharing relevant observations and feedback around student progress

Students may have a range of additional needs, including

Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech and Language Needs and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Who are we looking for?

We're keen to hear from graduates who have:

2:1 degree or above, ideally in Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies or a related subject

A genuine interest in working with young people with SEND

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Patience, empathy and resilience

The ability to establish positive and professional relationships

A flexible and adaptable approach

A genuine commitment to helping students succeed

We're particularly interested in graduates looking to build a career in

education, educational psychology, counselling, therapy or specialist SEND support.

Previous school experience isn't essential.

Experience working with children or young people through tutoring, mentoring, volunteering, coaching or similar roles would be beneficial, but we're looking for graduates who can demonstrate the

right attitude, enthusiasm and commitment

to supporting students.

What can you gain?

This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain

hands-on experience within a secondary school

and develop your understanding of supporting young people with additional needs.

You'll have the opportunity to:

Work alongside experienced SEND professionals

Gain practical experience supporting students with a variety of needs

Develop your skills in

1:1 and small-group support

Build confidence communicating with young people

Develop valuable mentoring and interpersonal skills

Gain insight into inclusive education and SEND provision

Access training and professional development opportunities

Build experience for

teacher training and wider education-based careers

Ready to make a difference?

If you're a graduate who wants to

gain meaningful school experience while helping young people build confidence, independence and a positive approach to learning, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV and covering letter to Abbie at KPI Education today.

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