Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant


Company:	KPI RECRUITING LTD
Salary:	£20,000 to £25,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	CV31 3NS
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

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

Start your career by making a difference

Are you a

graduate who wants to work with young people and help them overcome barriers to learning?

Do you have the patience, empathy and enthusiasm to support students with

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

Perhaps you're considering a future career in

teaching, educational psychology, therapy, counselling or specialist SEND

support, and

want to gain valuable experience in a school environment first.

We are working with an inclusive secondary school in

Coventry

who are looking for a committed

Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant

to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting students with a range of additional needs while working alongside experienced teachers and SEND professionals.

The Role

As a Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant, you'll provide tailored support to students who need additional help to access their education and develop their confidence.

You will:

Provide

1:1 and small-group support

to students with SEND

Help students access lessons and engage with the curriculum

Support pupils to work towards their individual targets

Assist students with developing

confidence, independence and communication skills

Build positive and trusting relationships with young people

Support students with their academic, social and emotional development

Work closely with teachers, the

SENDCO and pastoral team

Adapt your approach to meet individual students' needs

Encourage positive engagement and participation in school life

Provide feedback and observations around student progress where appropriate

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 supporting young people with SEND

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Patience, empathy and resilience

The ability to build positive and professional relationships

A proactive and adaptable approach

A genuine desire to help students overcome barriers and achieve their potential

We're particularly interested in graduates considering a future career in

education, educational psychology, counselling, therapy or SEND provision.

Previous school experience isn't essential.

Experience working with children or young people through tutoring, mentoring, volunteering, coaching or similar roles would be advantageous, but the most important thing is that you have the

right attitude and genuine commitment to supporting young people.

What can you gain from the role?

This is an opportunity to gain

valuable, hands-on experience within a secondary school

and develop a deeper understanding of SEND.

You'll have the opportunity to:

Work alongside an experienced SEND team

Develop practical skills supporting students with additional needs

Gain experience in

1:1 and small-group support

Develop your communication, mentoring and interpersonal skills

Learn more about inclusive education and specialist support

Access training and professional development opportunities

Build valuable experience for

teacher training and other education-based careers

Ready to take the next step?

If you're a graduate who wants to

gain meaningful experience, support young people and build a career in education or SEND, we'd love to hear from you.

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

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