SEN TA

Step Into Teaching Limited; Hinckley; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Into Teaching Limited is seeking a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Hinckley. You will provide tailored academic, behavioural and pastoral support to pupils with additional needs across subjects.

The role focuses on helping pupils engage with learning, develop confidence and independence, and to collaborate with teachers and support staff to deliver effective provision in a safe, nurturing setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Education, Sociology, Criminology or related subject.
• Genuine passion for working with children and young people with additional needs.
• Patience, empathy, resilience and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with special educational needs.
• Support teaching and learning across a range of subjects and activities.
• Help manage behaviour positively to promote engagement and emotional regulation.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs and targets.
• Encourage pupils to develop communication, social skills, confidence and independence.
• Support pupils with attention, emotional regulation or engagement challenges.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to deliver effective provision.
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Relationship-building

Adaptability

Resilience

Education

Degree in Psychology, Education, Sociology, Criminology or related

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEN School

Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire
Salary: £500–£520 per week, term-time only
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: October 2026

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Hinckley. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and develop the confidence and independence to thrive.

Working closely with teachers and specialist support staff, you will provide tailored academic, behavioural and pastoral support to pupils with a range of special educational needs. The role will involve supporting students across different subjects, as well as providing individual support to help them engage with learning and achieve their potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with special educational needs.
• Support teaching and learning across a range of subjects and classroom activities.
• Help manage behaviour positively, using consistent strategies to promote engagement and emotional regulation.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs and support pupils in achieving their personal targets.
• Encourage pupils to develop communication, social skills, confidence and independence.
• Support students who may experience difficulties with attention, emotional regulation or engagement in learning.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other support professionals to deliver effective provision.
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds a degree in Psychology, Education, Sociology, Criminology or a related subject.
• Has a genuine passion for working with children and young people with additional needs.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, resilience and a proactive approach.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils who may require additional encouragement and support.
• Is adaptable, confident and willing to learn new strategies to support individual needs.
• Has previous experience working with children or individuals with SEN (desirable, but not essential).

Why Apply?

This role offers valuable hands‑on experience in a specialist educational setting, making it ideal for graduates considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, clinical psychology or other SEND-related professions.

You will gain practical experience supporting pupils with additional needs while making a meaningful difference to their educational progress, wellbeing and everyday school experience.