Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

i-teachers; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a compassionate Psychology Graduate to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant in a warm and welcoming primary school in Leeds. This long-term role involves supporting students with additional needs and developing skills while making a meaningful impact on their education. The school, graded as Good by OFSTED, fosters a community of love and compassion, aiming to help students become their best selves.

Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting people with SEN is ideal.
• Strong academic background e.g., A Levels and GCSEs.

Responsibilities

• Supporting SEN students inside and outside the classroom.
• Working on a 1:1 & group basis with students.

Skills

Supportive attitude

Patience

Education

Minimum 2:1 degree in psychology

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Leeds, United Kingdom

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24.06.2025

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Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a warm and welcoming primary school in Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting those with additional needs, to develop their experience and skills, whilst making a difference to the life and education of young people with SEN.

Are you a compassionate psychology graduate who is eager to build some school-based experience and would relish the chance to work as a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant at lovely, welcoming Leeds primary school?

Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant – The role:

• Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
• Long-term, full-time support role
• Working in one school for the entire academic year, no day-to-day supply
• £460 – £560 term time only, weekly pay
• Supporting SEN students inside and outside the classroom
• Work with students on a 1:1 & group basis
• ASAP start, long term support role

Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant – Person specification:

• Prior experience supporting people with SEN is ideal
• Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
• Minimum 2:1 degree in a psychology related subject
• Strong academic background e.g. A Levels and GCSEs
• Desire to make a difference to the life and education of young people with SEN
• Supportive & patient attitude

Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant – The School:

• Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
• A 3-form entry primary school
• Graded as Good by OFSTED
• Pupils are taught to be kind, respectful and tolerant towards every person they encounter
• School is a community of love and compassion
• Staff are passionate about supporting them to become the best person they can be in all aspects of their life