Graduate Teaching Assistant SEN 9 Secondary )

GSL Education; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a passionate Graduate Teaching Assistant SEN for a Secondary SEN setting in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role offers recent graduates the chance to gain hands-on experience while supporting pupils with additional needs in an inclusive environment. Candidates will work alongside experienced teachers to help enhance the learning journey of young learners and can expect competitive daily pay rates along with professional guidance throughout their placement.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rates

Guidance from a dedicated consultant

Referral Bonus of £100

Qualifications

• Experience in education, childcare, or mentoring roles preferred.
• Up-to-date CV covering the last 10 years required.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering engaging lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Monitoring student progress and providing feedback.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Resilience

Adaptability

Proactivity

Education

Degree in Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Child Development

Job description

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Graduate Teaching Assistant SEN 9 Secondary ), Newcastle upon Tyne

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Client:

GSL Education

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

27.06.2025

Expiry Date:

11.08.2025

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Job Description:

Graduate Teaching Assistant SEN – Step Into Teaching in September 2025 !!!

Are you a graduate with a passion for education, looking to gain hands-on classroom experience in SEN ?

GSL Education are offering a brilliant opportunity for a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive SECONDARY SEN setting in Sunderland. This role is ideal for recent graduates keen to develop their skills and make a meaningful impact on the educational experience of young learners’ with additional needs. This school is Ofsted Graded "good". It caters for Secondary aged pupils and specialises in Moderate Learning difficulties. This includes Physical disabilities, SEMH, ASD, ADHD, VI and hearing impaired. You will gain AMAZING hands on experience working alongside highly motivated and experienced teams

Why This Role?

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you’ll work alongside experienced teachers to support pupils academically and personally, helping to shape their learning journey in a supportive school environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Assisting teachers in delivering exciting and engaging lessons.
Providing one-to-one and small-group support to help pupils reach their learning goals.
Supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in an inclusive classroom setting.
Helping with literacy, numeracy, and social development interventions.
Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to teachers.
Assisting with classroom organisation and behaviour management.
Building positive relationships with pupils, encouraging confidence and enthusiasm for learning.

What We’re Looking For:

️ A degree in Education, Psychology, Child Development, or a related field (preferred but not essential).
️ Experience working with children in education, childcare, or mentoring roles is desirable.
️ A genuine passion for teaching and supporting young learners with additional needs
️ Strong communication skills to engage with pupils and staff.
️ Patience, resilience, and adaptability in a dynamic school environment.
️ A proactive and enthusiastic approach to learning and development.
️ An up-to-date CV (covering the last 10 years with no unexplained gaps).
️ An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

What’s in It for You?

Competitive daily pay rates.
The opportunity to work in a Fantastic SEN setting
Guidance from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.
A chance to develop your teaching skills and build valuable experience - building a whole set of skills that will assist any future applications for further qualifications in teaching !

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

Ready to Apply?
Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your up-to-date CV.

£100 Referral Bonus! Know a Teacher or Teaching Assistant who’d be perfect for this role? Refer them to us and receive £100 for a successful placement!