Overview
Graduate 1-1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Special School | Maidstone Area | Full-Time | September Start or October start | Earn between £500-£600 per week
Graduate 1-1 SEN Teaching Assistant: Job Summary
Before you hit apply to this Graduate 1-1 SEN Teaching Assistant role, please consider the following…
Are you a recent graduate with a 2:1 or higher in Psychology, Education, Child Development, or a similar field, and deeply passionate about supporting children with profound, severe, or complex learning differences?
Do you understand the importance of empathy, patience, and creativity when working one-on-one with students who require highly individualised support?
If you answered “yes,” this Graduate 1-1 SEN Teaching Assistant role could be your chance to make a real impact.
About the Opportunity
KPi Education are delighted to partner with an outstanding all-age special school near Maidstone, celebrated for its work with learners with profound, severe, and complex needs. Rooted in dignity, respect, and growth, the school uses creative, sensory, and structured learning, supported by a skilled multidisciplinary team, offering graduates an exceptional chance to learn, grow, and build a meaningful career.
As a 1-1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll work with students aged up to 18 who have EHCPs, physical disabilities, communication challenges, or sensory needs. You’ll provide personal care, adapt learning materials, support therapeutic interventions, and help each learner access the curriculum in ways that work for them.
Your Role
* Provide dedicated one-to-one support to pupils with EHCPs, tailoring learning, communication, and personal care to meet each child’s individual needs
* Assist with sensory processing and communication tools (PECS, visual timetables, adapted communication methods)
* Help with personal care tasks (where needed), ensuring dignity and promoting independence
* Use strong safeguarding awareness at all times
* Monitor, record, and report on pupil progress and behaviour, contributing to individual learning plans
Candidate Specification
We are seeking a compassionate and committed Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant who meets the following:
* Holds a 2:1 or higher degree in Psychology, Education, Child Development, Speech & Language, or a related field
* Understanding of SEN and SEMH needs, and experience or willingness to work with communication tools like PECS, Makaton or visual supports
* Strong safeguarding knowledge, and a willingness to maintain high standards of safety, first aid competency and child protection
* Empathy, resilience, adaptability, and patient communication skills
Why Join this School
* Join a nationally recognised special school with Outstanding provision for pupils with significant and complex learning needs
* Learn from experts, multidisciplinary teams, therapists, and SENCOs who provide mentoring, training, and deep support to staff
* Gain experience that will prepare you for teacher training, educational psychology, or specialist SEN roles
* Work in a setting where your input changes lives, helping pupils develop communication, independence, and wellbeing
* Benefit from excellent resources, sensory and therapy facilities, and a caring, inclusive school culture
Application Process
Ready to make a daily difference? Apply now with your CV and cover letter. Early applications encouraged — interviews held on a rolling basis
Closing Date: 2nd October 2025
Graduate 1-1 SEN Teaching Assistant
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