SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 18,450 - 19,372; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

September start

SEN-focused training

Dedicated consultant guidance

Career development in education/psych

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting an SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant for a full-time role in Hinckley, starting in September. The ideal candidate is a Psychology graduate or someone with a strong interest in Special Educational Needs, aiming to gain hands-on experience supporting children with additional needs.

You will work with pupils one-to-one and in small groups, adapting activities and promoting wellbeing, under the guidance of experienced staff.

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree, ideally in Psychology or a related discipline.
• Experience working with children or young people through schools, tutoring, care, coaching, youth work, or voluntary roles.
• Able to support children with SEN including ASC, ADHD, SEMH, SLCN, MLD/SLD, and sensory needs.
• Compassionate, resilient, and able to stay calm in challenging situations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Available to work full-time, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Adapt learning activities to suit individual needs and learning styles.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Help pupils develop communication, social, and life skills.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and differentiated learning.
• Collaborate with SENCOs, teachers, and external professionals to ensure high-quality support.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Interest in SEN

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Job description

SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant (Full-Time)

Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire

Salary: 100 - 105 per day

Start Date: September

Contract Type: Full-Time

Aspire People are delighted to partner with a welcoming primary school in Hinckley to recruit an SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant for a full-time position starting in September.

Are you a Psychology graduate or someone with a strong interest in Special Educational Needs? Do you want to gain meaningful, hands‑on experience supporting children with additional needs before pursuing a career in education, psychology, or therapy? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups throughout the school day.
• Adapt learning activities to suit individual needs and learning styles.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage emotional wellbeing.
• Help pupils develop communication, social, and life skills.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and differentiated learning.
• Work alongside SENCOs, teachers, and external professionals to ensure pupils receive the highest level of support.

About You

• Hold a minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree, ideally in Psychology or a related discipline.
• Have previous experience working with children or young people through schools, tutoring, care, coaching, youth work, or voluntary roles.
• Feel confident supporting children with a range of Special Educational Needs, including:
  Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
  Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
  Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)
  Sensory processing needs and associated behaviours
• Are compassionate, resilient, and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Possess strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Can commit to working full-time, Monday to Friday.

What Aspire People Offer

• Competitive daily rate of 100 - 105.
• A rewarding full-time role starting in September.
• The opportunity to gain specialist SEN experience within a supportive primary school.
• Ongoing guidance from a dedicated Aspire People consultant.
• Access to professional development and SEN-focused training.
• Excellent preparation for careers in Educational Psychology, Teaching, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, or Child Mental Health.

If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to build a rewarding career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Aspire People and begin your journey making a lasting difference in the lives of young learners.

Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and all relevant pre-employment checks.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.