Graduate SEN Learning Support Assistant

Salary/Rate:£90 - £100 per day PAYE
Job type:Contract
Town/City:Havering
County:North East London
Type of Role:Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant
Job ref:10029
Post Date:11.07.25
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About the Role

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
Fixed-term role in a specialist school – London Borough of Havering
£90–£100 per day (PAYE) | Full-time | 1-year contract

Just graduated? Looking for purpose?
Start your journey where it matters most.

You’ve earned your degree — now you’re ready for something real.
Something meaningful. Something that makes a difference.

This is your chance to spend a year working in a specialist school setting in Havering, supporting children with complex Special Educational Needs (SEN). It's a role that offers depth, purpose, and experience you won’t find anywhere else — the kind that shapes your future, your confidence, and your outlook.

Whether you’re planning a career in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, or another helping profession — this is the kind of work that gives clarity to your next step.

What makes this opportunity unique?

You’ll be based in one carefully selected school within our trusted Havering network — offering stability, consistency, and the chance to truly become part of a school community. You’ll work side-by-side with experienced educators, supporting pupils who need your attention, your empathy, and your commitment.

Each day brings new challenges, but also the chance to build meaningful relationships, develop practical skills, and see real progress — in both your students and yourself.

We're looking for graduates who are:

  • Thoughtful, reliable, and ready to learn

  • Interested in SEN and passionate about inclusive education

  • Able to commit to full-time hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm)

  • Based in or able to commute to the London Borough of Havering

What this year will offer you:

  • A meaningful, hands-on experience supporting children with SEN

  • A strong foundation for future careers in education, psychology, or therapy

  • A structured, consistent schedule — no late nights or weekend work

  • Mentoring and support from professionals who care about your growth

  • A clearer understanding of your own strengths, values, and goals

This is more than a stepping stone — it’s a year that will shape how you show up in the world.

If you're serious about making a difference and want to begin your journey in a school where every day matters, let’s talk.

Apply now by sending your CV to elisha@psinclusion.co.uk or call 0203 011 4848 to find out more.

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