Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant
Sheffield Primary School – Focus on SEN Support
Full-time role | September 2025 start | £460–£550 per week

Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic graduate with a passion for supporting young children with special educational needs (SEN)?

Would you thrive in a nurturing primary school environment where your role can have a daily impact on the lives of vulnerable learners?

Can you bring resilience, empathy, and creativity to a team working hard to remove learning barriers and provide personalised support?

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant – SEN Focus

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Sheffield is seeking a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant to join their team this September. This rewarding full-time role will involve supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs (SEN), particularly around communication, learning difficulties, and social and emotional needs. Earlier start dates may be considered for the right candidate.

Click ‘Apply Now’ to register your interest in this fantastic Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant role today!

This is a fantastic opportunity for any graduate considering a long-term career in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, or SEN support. You will be given the chance to make a genuine difference to children’s development, both academically and emotionally.

About the School – Sheffield Primary

This friendly, community-focused primary school is known for its inclusive values and strong commitment to supporting pupils with additional needs. With a highly experienced SENCo, strong pastoral support, and excellent CPD opportunities, the school ensures that all children receive the care, attention, and tailored learning they need to thrive.

You’ll work alongside dedicated teachers and support staff in classrooms and small-group settings, helping children access the curriculum and develop confidence and independence.

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant – The Role

• Long-term Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant position
• Earn up to £550 per week
• Sociable working hours between 8 – 4, weekdays
• Immediate start available
• Work 1:1 or in small groups with children with a range of SEN, including ASD, ADHD, and speech & language difficulties
• Provide emotional, academic and behavioural support throughout the day
• Assist the class teacher in planning and delivering accessible learning activities
• Monitor progress and help to adapt support as needed

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant – Candidate Requirements

• A 2:1 degree or higher (Psychology, Education, or SEN-related fields advantageous but not essential)
• Experience supporting children with SEN is desirable (voluntary or paid)
• Resilient, empathetic, and committed to inclusion and positive behaviour support
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs

If you are an aspiring teacher, therapist, or SEN specialist, this Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant role in Sheffield could be the ideal next step in your professional journey.

Apply now to begin making a difference and developing your career in education today.

Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant – Sheffield Primary School – Up to £550 per week

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