SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant

SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant (Full-Time)
Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire
Salary: -100 - -105 per day
Start Date: September
Contract Type: Full-Time

Aspire People are delighted to be partnering with one of our welcoming primary schools in Hinckley to recruit an SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant for a full-time position starting in September.

Are you a Psychology graduate or someone with a strong interest in Special Educational Needs? Do you want to gain meaningful, hands-on experience supporting children with additional needs before pursuing a career in education, psychology, or therapy? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As an SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and the school''s SEN team to provide tailored support for pupils with a variety of additional needs, helping them to build confidence, develop independence, and reach their full potential.

Your Responsibilities:
Support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups throughout the school day.
Adapt learning activities to suit individual needs and learning styles.
Promote positive behaviour and encourage emotional wellbeing.
Help pupils develop communication, social, and life skills.
Assist teachers with classroom activities and differentiated learning.
Work alongside SENCOs, teachers, and external professionals to ensure pupils receive the highest level of support.

About You:
Hold a minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree, ideally in Psychology or a related discipline.
Have previous experience working with children or young people through schools, tutoring, care, coaching, youth work, or voluntary roles.
Feel confident supporting children with a range of Special Educational Needs, including:
Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)
Sensory processing needs and associated behaviours
Are compassionate, resilient, and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
Possess strong communication and teamwork skills.
Can commit to working full-time, Monday to Friday.

What Aspire People Offer:
Competitive daily rate of -100 - -105.
A rewarding full-time role starting in September.
The opportunity to gain specialist SEN experience within a supportive primary school.
Ongoing guidance from a dedicated Aspire People consultant.
Access to professional development and SEN-focused training.
Excellent preparation for careers in Educational Psychology, Teaching, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, or Child Mental Health.

If you''re passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to build a rewarding career in education, we''d love to hear from you.

Apply today through Aspire People and begin your journey making a lasting difference in the lives of young learners.

Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and all relevant pre-employment checks.

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.