GRADUATE SCHOOL SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Location: Ilford, East London
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £26,880 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Academic Year (Sept 2025 – July 2026)
Are you a recent graduate in Psychology, Criminology, Health & Social Care, or a related field?
Looking to gain meaningful experience in a specialist education setting before moving into teaching, social work, or mental health services?
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) school and make a tangible impact on the lives of young people with additional needs.
Position Overview: Graduate School Support Assistant
A forward-thinking SEN school in Ilford is seeking a Graduate Support Assistant to join their team for the 2025–2026 academic year. You’ll be part of a caring and skilled staff group supporting students aged 11 to 19 with a range of complex needs, including autism, learning disabilities, and emotional or behavioural challenges.

As a support worker, you will:

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to help pupils engage in learning.
• Assist students in developing social, emotional, and communication skills.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and therapists to deliver personalised education plans.
• Contribute to a structured, supportive environment designed to help students thrive.
• Offer personal care when necessary (full guidance and training will be given).

About the School: Graduate School Support Assistant

This inclusive and well-respected SEN school offers:

• A collaborative, nurturing team of teachers, assistants, and therapists.
• Individualised learning focused on building independence, communication, and emotional resilience.
• Strong CPD and training in safeguarding, positive behaviour support, and SEN strategies.
• A calm and purposeful environment tailored to specialist education.

Ideal Candidate Profile: Graduate School Support Assistant

We’re looking for graduates who:

• Hold a degree in Psychology, Criminology, Health & Social Care, or a related subject.
• Ideally a 1st or 2:1 from a top 30 university with matching A level and GCSE’s
• Are genuinely passionate about improving outcomes for young people with SEN.
• Bring resilience, empathy, and emotional intelligence to their work.
• Have strong academic backgrounds (ideally from a top-tier university).
• Are considering careers in SEN teaching, educational psychology, therapy, or youth support.
• Can work collaboratively in a professional, team-focused setting.

What’s In It for You? Graduate School Support Assistant

• Annual salary of £26,880
• Valuable real-world experience supporting children with additional needs
• Expert training and mentoring from experienced SEN educators and therapists
• A springboard into long-term careers in education, mental health, or social care

If you’re ready to make a difference and kick-start a career in a meaningful, student-centered environment, we want to hear from you.

Please refer the Job description for details