Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant

Just Finished Uni? Start Making a Difference This Summer (and Beyond!)

Graduated or finished this year and wondering what''s next? Whether you''re looking for full-time, part-time, or flexible ad hoc work, this is a chance to gain meaningful experience while earning - and even continue into September alongside further studies.

We''re recruiting Graduate SEND Teaching Assistants to support children with severe, profound, and complex learning needs, including complex autism, in specialist school settings.

Why This Role?

Perfect for graduates in:

-Education
-Psychology
-Criminology
-PE & Sports Science
-Or anyone looking to build experience working with children

Whether you''re considering a career in teaching, therapy, social work, or mental health - this role gives you hands-on, impactful experience.

What You''ll Be Doing

-Providing 1:1 and small group support
-Helping pupils engage in learning and daily routines
-Supporting personal care (toileting, changing)
-Assisting with mobility (wheelchairs, hoisting)
-Delivering sensory and play-based activities
-Working alongside teachers, therapists & medical staff

Who This Suits

Also ideal if you have experience in:

-Care or support work
-Healthcare settings
-Nursery or early years
-Residential care
-Personal or family SEND experience

No school experience? No problem - your transferable skills matter.

What We''re Looking For

-Experience with additional needs (children or adults)
-A calm, patient, and compassionate approach
-Willingness to learn (PICA, PEG feeding, epilepsy care)
-Confidence supporting physical needs
-Strong teamwork skills
-Ability to provide 2 years of references

What You''ll Get

-Flexible work to suit your schedule
-Opportunities to continue into September
-Full training provided (including Team Teach)
-Ongoing support & development
-A genuinely rewarding role where you''ll make a difference every day
100 joining bonus after your first 10 shifts
-Refer a friend bonus up to -250

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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.