Graduate Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant to support children with Autism and learning needs in Southend. This full-time, term-time role offers a daily rate of £90-100 and could lead to permanent employment. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Maths, English, Psychology, or a creative subject and must be passionate about childcare and education. The role involves managing behaviour, building relationships with parents, and engaging students creatively.

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with children with special educational needs.
• Natural relationship builder.
• Reliable and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with children with SEND needs.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour.
• Build strong relationships with parents.
• Find creative ways to ensure learners are engaged.

Skills

Supporting children with Autism

Building strong relationships with parents

Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour

Creative engagement techniques

Education

Degree in Maths, English, Psychology, or a creative subject

Job description

Primary Graduate TA - Mainstream Primary - Southend

Have you recently Graduated from University, who is considering a career in education? Do you have a keen interest in supporting children with Autism and other learning needs?

Tradewind Recruitment currently work closely with a range of mainstream Primary Schools in Southend On Sea, Essex who are looking for their next Graduate. These are full-time, term-time only roles and for the strongest candidates, will often lead to full-time employment with the school. Our schools are particularly interested in hearing from graduates with degrees in Maths, English, Psychology or a creative subject. Other disciplines will also be considered.

No 2 days are the same working as a primary graduate TA and you can expect a varied and exciting role in which you are constantly learning. You will have the full support of the classroom teachers, Senior Leadership Team and the SENCO to ensure you are successful in your role. A large part of your role will be supporting children with Autism or other learning needs both within and outside the classroom. We are looking for people with a genuine passion for childcare and education.

Daily Rate: 90- 100 per day (PAYE)

Location: Southend, Essex

Start Date: January 2026 / ASAP

End Date: July (Permanent option as well)

Type of role: Full time and long time

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with children with SEND needs
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour using a range of techniques
• Build strong relationships with parents
• Find creative ways to ensure learners are engaged

About you

• Passionate about working with children with SEN
• Natural relationship builder
• Able to commute to or local to Southend
• Passionate about improving outcomes for children with additional needs
• Reliable and flexible

Please apply now to find out more about this fantastic opportunity to join our partner school in Southend as a Primary Graduate TA.