At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with special educational needs and assist in creating engaging learning experiences.
- Company: Inclusive SEN primary school in Leeds with a supportive environment.
- Benefits: Earn up to £540 per week and gain valuable hands-on experience.
- Other info: Long-term role starting September 2026 with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference while exploring a future career in education or psychology.
- Qualifications: 2:1 degree or higher, patient and resilient approach, strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 20700 - 25300 £ per year.
Are you a recent graduate with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs and a desire to make a meaningful difference? Would you like to gain valuable, hands-on experience within a supportive and inclusive SEN primary school in Leeds? Could you see yourself working closely with pupils with additional needs while developing practical experience that could help you progress into teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy or another specialist career?
An inclusive and forward-thinking SEN primary school in Leeds is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a long-term opportunity starting in September 2026, initially running throughout the full academic year.
- Full-time, long-term Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role (Monday-Friday)
- Earn up to £540 per week
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a Leeds SEN primary school
- Supportive environment with strong SEN and inclusion practices
- Ongoing mentoring and guidance from experienced SEN professionals
- Excellent preparation for PGCE courses, SEN teaching, psychology or specialist support pathways
Ideal Candidate – Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant:
- 2:1 degree or higher, with Psychology, Education or relevant core subject degrees particularly welcomed
- Patient, compassionate and resilient approach to supporting pupils with additional needs
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Previous experience working with SEN pupils, tutoring, mentoring, youth work or children is advantageous but not essential
- Must have the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)
The Role – Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant:
As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils aged 4-11 with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and social or emotional challenges. You will provide dedicated 1:1 support, assist with small-group interventions and work closely with teachers and wider support staff to ensure lessons and learning resources are accessible and engaging for every pupil. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain meaningful, paid experience within an SEN setting while developing your understanding of behaviour support, communication, inclusion and pupil development.
The Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant position is particularly suited to graduates who are considering a future career in teaching, SEN education, psychology, educational psychology, speech and language therapy or other allied professions. Whether you’re looking to strengthen a future PGCE application or simply want to discover whether a career in education is right for you, this role will provide valuable experience that you can take forward into your professional career.
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