Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: LS11 Area, Leeds
Salary: £100 - £120 per day (£20,000 - £25,000 pro rata, term-time only)
Contract: Full-Time | Term Time Only

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain meaningful experience supporting young people with additional needs?

A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in the LS11 area of Leeds is seeking a dedicated Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join its student support team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, social work, counselling or another child-centred profession.

Working closely with students who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), you will play a key role in helping young people access learning, develop confidence and achieve their potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with additional learning needs.
• Assist students with social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Support the implementation of individual learning and support plans.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SEND professionals and pastoral teams.
• Help create an inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Monitor student progress and contribute to support strategies.

Ideal Candidate

We welcome applications from graduates with degrees in:

• Psychology
• Education or Education Studies
• Childhood Studies or Child Development
• Health and Social Care
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Social Work
• Counselling or Mental Health
• A related subject involving child development, behaviour or wellbeing

You will also demonstrate:

• A genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy and resilience.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• A proactive and professional approach to supporting learning and wellbeing.

This role offers valuable hands-on experience for graduates looking to pursue careers in education, educational psychology, therapy services, social care or mental health support.

Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential. Applications from enthusiastic graduates seeking to develop their experience within a school setting are encouraged.

An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required for the successful candidate.

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