Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant: Start Education Career

Castle Education; Bradford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training & development

Career progression

Supportive team

Job summary

Castle Education seeks a proactive Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND at a Bradford school from September 2026. You will work 1:1 and in small groups, helping learners develop communication, social and emotional skills alongside supportive teachers and therapists.

Ideal for graduates exploring Teaching, Educational Psychology, Speech Therapy, or Social Work, with full training and ongoing support offered within a welcoming SEN environment.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates from any degree discipline welcome.
• Interest in SEN, psychology, or education is beneficial.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Assist teachers with delivering engaging, accessible lessons.
• Support pupils' communication, social, and emotional development.
• Support personal care needs where required.
• Collaborate with therapists, SENCOs, and pastoral teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Teamwork

Education

Recent graduate

Any degree discipline

Job description

Castle Education seeks a proactive Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND at a Bradford school from September 2026. You will work 1:1 and in small groups, helping learners develop communication, social and emotional skills alongside supportive teachers and therapists.

Ideal for graduates exploring Teaching, Educational Psychology, Speech Therapy, or Social Work, with full training and ongoing support offered within a welcoming SEN environment.