Graduate Support Assistant (SEN)

Step Into Teaching Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Canteen

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site gym

On-site parking

Job summary

Step into Teaching is seeking a Graduate SEN Learning Support Assistant for a highly regarded primary school in Par, Cornwall. You will support students with Special Educational Needs, gain hands-on classroom experience, and prepare for teacher training.

Ideal for graduates (2:2 or above) who are friendly, enthusiastic and committed to inclusion. Full-time, Monday to Friday, term-time only, with benefits including canteen, free parking and on-site facilities.

Qualifications

• A graduate with genuine passion for supporting students with learning difficulties.
• Previous experience with young people is preferred but not essential.
• Friendly, confident and enthusiastic personality with commitment to inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support students with personal needs and implement related programmes.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom.
• Build positive, respectful relationships to support emotional and academic growth.
• Maintain high expectations for sustained progress for each student.
• Help students be ready for the next steps in their learning and participate in activities.

Skills

Graduate

Friendly personality

Teamwork

Enthusiasm

Inclusion awareness

Education

Bachelor's (required)

Job description

Job Description:

Are you agraduate passionate about supporting students withSpecial Educational Needs (SEN)? Would you like to gain hands‑on experience in the classroom before committing to a teacher training programme?

Step into Teaching is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for aGraduate SEN Learning Support Assistant role at ahighly regarded primary school in Par, Cornwall. This is a school whereevery student’s individual needsare met in ahappy and secure learning environment. The school is committed tocelebrating achievementsand providing asupportive atmosphere, ensuring that all students can reach their full potential.

This school thrives on a strong culture of ambition, where every staff member is dedicated to supporting each student’s academic and personal growth. Under the leadership of a passionate and visionary Headteacher, you’ll be part of a team that upholdshigh expectationsand strives for excellence for all students.

Why This Role is Perfect for You:

• Gain valuable classroom experience while helping students with learning difficulties
• Work in a school that truly values inclusion and strives for excellence in every area
• Be part of a team where you areencouraged to growanddevelop your skills
• A fantastic opportunity if you're thinking of pursuing teacher training in the future!

The Opportunity:

• SEN Learning Support Assistant
• £500 - £530 per week(term-time only)
• Full-time role, Monday to Friday, for the full academic year
• Perfect for graduateslooking to gain classroom experience before teacher training

What We’re Looking For:

• agraduate or soon to be graduate(2:2 or above), with a genuine passion for supporting students with learning difficulties
• Previous experience working with young people with learning difficulties (preferred but not essential)
• Friendly, confident, and enthusiastic personality
• Commitment toinclusionandequal opportunities
• Ability to relate to young people, with an understanding of their needs
• Ability to workeffectively as part of a team

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students with theirpersonal needsand implement related programmes (you’ll need to be comfortable with personal care tasks)
• Provide support forindividual studentsinside and outside the classroom to ensure they fully participate in activities
• Build positive, respectful relationships with students, supporting their emotional and academic growth
• Maintain high expectations that every student will makesustained progressboth academically and personally
• Support students to beready for the next steps in their learningand to contribute confidently to classroom activities

*Step into teaching is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and Barring service check*

***We aim, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within 5 working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future.***

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Job Types: Full-time, Graduate

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)