SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant

Education Network; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Network in Lincoln near the city centre is seeking a SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant to provide specialist support for pupils with Autism, ADHD and EBD. The role combines 1:1 work, small-group intervention and classroom support to help pupils follow routines, regulate behaviour and access learning.

A 2:2 degree in a creative subject, clear communication, and an Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) are required, with career goals in educational or clinical psychology.

Qualifications

• Degree – a 2:2 or above in a creative subject.
• Clear and confident verbal and written communication.
• Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Genuine interest in supporting pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Desire to pursue a career in educational or clinical psychology.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support for pupils with Autism, ADHD, and EBD through 1:1 work, small-group intervention, and structured classroom support.
• Help pupils follow routines, regulate behaviour, access learning, build confidence, and engage more positively with school.

Skills

Clear communication

Career aspiration in psychology

DBS ready / willing

Pupil engagement

Education

2:2 or above in creative subject

Job description

SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant

Could you be the consistent support pupils need to feel safe, understood, and ready to learn? Are you looking for meaningful SEN experience before moving into educational or clinical psychology?

• £85 - £102 per day
• September 2026 to July 2027
• School based near Lincoln centre
• Provide specialist support to pupils with Autism, ADHD and EBD

The Role:

Provide specialist support for pupils with Autism, ADHD, and emotional and behavioural difficulties through a mix of 1:1 work, small-group intervention, and structured classroom support. You will help pupils follow routines, regulate behaviour, access learning, build confidence, and engage more positively with school throughout the day.

The Candidate:

You are calm, observant, and able to build trust through consistency and clear communication. You want practical school-based experience, you can stay patient in a busy setting, and you are interested in how targeted support helps pupils with additional needs feel secure and make progress.

Requirements

• Degree – A 2:2 or above in a creative subject.
• Communication – Clear and confident verbal and written communication.
• Enhanced DBS – Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Desire to work in education/with children – Genuine interest in supporting pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Career Goals – A desire to pursue a career in educational or clinical psychology.

The School:

This school based near Lincoln centre offers the chance to build valuable SEN experience in a setting where structure, patience, and purposeful support matter. You will work closely with teaching staff and wider professionals in a role that gives you direct exposure to day-to-day SEND provision, practical intervention, and the support strategies schools use to help pupils with Autism, ADHD, and EBD access learning more successfully.