Graduate Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Hull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education is looking for recent graduates as SEN Teaching Assistants in Cwmbran and Torfaen. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with children with special educational needs, support their learning and development, and gain valuable experience for future careers in education and mental health.

Benefits

Free access to CPD courses

Dedicated consultant for career guidance

Opportunity to build long-term school relationships

Support from safeguarding and child protection training

Qualifications

• Graduates in Psychology, Education, Sociology, or Childhood Studies.
• Experience with children or young people (paid, voluntary, or personal).
• Passionate about helping children with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups with additional learning needs.
• Promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Adapt lessons to suit individual learning styles and abilities.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Degree in Psychology, Education, Sociology, or similar

Job description

Psychology, Education or Sociology Graduate? Kickstart Your Career Supporting Children!

SEN Teaching Assistant | Primary Schools | Cwmbran and Torfaen | £420–£500/Week
Start Date: September 2025

Are you a recent graduate in Psychology, Education, Sociology, or a related subject?
Do you want to gain real-world experience working with children with Autism (ASD), ADHD, SEMH needs?

Whether you're taking a gap year, preparing for further study, or exploring a long-term career in education, mental health, or therapy—this is your chance to make a difference.

Teaching Personnel is hiring SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils in primary schools across Cwmbran and Torfaen. You’ll play a vital role in helping children overcome challenges and thrive in the classroom.

• Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
• Location: Cwmbran and Torfaen
• Start Date: September 2025
• Pay: £420 – £500 per week (based on experience/qualifications)
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
• Contract: Full-time (flexible/part-time roles also available)

• Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups with additional learning needs
• Promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Adapt lessons to suit individual learning styles and abilities
• Foster an inclusive, supportive, and engaging classroom environment
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and specialists
• Contribute to EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) and IEPs

• Graduates in Psychology, Education, Sociology, Childhood Studies, or similar
• Experience with children or young people (paid, voluntary, or personal)
• Passionate about helping children with SEN
• Calm, empathetic, and resilient under pressure
• Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Looking to gain experience for careers like:

• Educational/Clinical Psychology
• Speech & Language Therapy
• SEN Teaching
• Child & Youth Work
• Wellbeing and Mental Health Support

• Hands-on classroom experience with SEN learners
• Insight into child development, behaviour support, and learning needs
• Strong foundation for PGCE, MSc, or therapeutic study applications
• Free access to CPD (Continuing Professional Development) courses
• A dedicated consultant to guide your career path

• Flexible placements that fit your schedule and goals
• Opportunity to build long-term school relationships
• Potential routes into permanent roles or further training
• Supportive, expert-led guidance from start to finish

If you're ready to start making an impact and gain valuable experience in education and child development, apply today.

Help us support children in reaching their full potential—one day at a time.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ which may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced DBS check. Full assistance provided.
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