Undergraduate SEND Teaching Assistant Sense Education

Sense Education Limited; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational organization is seeking an enthusiastic Undergraduate SEND Teaching Assistant to provide vital support to primary-aged pupils with special educational needs. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while pursuing your studies, allowing you to enhance your skills and explore career options in education, psychology, or social work. You'll work closely with experienced educators, providing one-to-one support and adapting learning materials to meet the needs of each child. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to develop your career in SEND education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid opportunity while studying

Weekly pay

Supportive school environment

Career development and training opportunities

Enhance your future employability

Qualifications

• Currently studying or recently graduated in relevant fields.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for working with children.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs in a nurturing environment.
• Adapt learning materials and encourage personal development.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Strong Communication Skills

Teamwork

Proactive Attitude

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Are you studying a relevant degree and ready to gain real-world experience that brings your learning to life? Sense Education is looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Undergraduate SEND Teaching Assistant to support primary-aged pupils with SEND as a Teaching Assistant. This is a paid opportunity to develop your skills, explore your career options, and make a genuine difference—all while still studying.

Whether you’re planning a career in education, psychology, therapy or social work, this role offers practical, hands-on experience that enhances future employability and builds confidence. It’s the ideal starting point for those looking to explore the SEND sector and stand out in a competitive graduate market.

Stand out in a competitive graduate market with real-world classroom experience.

The role You’ll work closely with experienced educators to support children with a range of special educational needs in a structured, nurturing environment. Your day-to-day may involve one-to-one support, adapting learning materials, helping pupils access the curriculum and encouraging their personal and social development. It’s a dynamic role that offers valuable insight into classroom practice and child development.

The ideal person We’re looking for someone currently studying, or recently graduated from, a degree in psychology, education, speech and language therapy, social work, or a related field. You’ll bring empathy, patience and strong communication skills to the role, along with a genuine passion for working with children who need extra support. Teamwork and a proactive attitude are key.

The school The school is a welcoming and inclusive primary setting located in Carlisle, dedicated to supporting pupils with a wide range of special educational needs. The team is experienced, passionate and committed to creating a safe and positive learning environment where every child can thrive.

Hours Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm Full time and part time applications welcomed

The benefits

• Paid opportunity while studying
• Weekly pay
• Supportive school environment
• Career development and training opportunities
• Enhance your future employability

Start your journey in SEND education and make a real impact

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available.

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