Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant

Coventry | Full-Time | £20,000-£25,000

Are you a graduate passionate about supporting young people and looking for an opportunity to make a genuine difference in education?

Do you have the patience, empathy and resilience needed to support students with additional needs and help them overcome barriers to learning?

We are working with an inclusive and supportive secondary school in Coventry who are seeking a dedicated Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate looking to gain practical experience within education, particularly if you are considering a future career in teaching, SEND, educational psychology or pastoral support.

The Role

As a Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored support to students who require additional help to access their learning and thrive within the school environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group supportto students with SEND
• Supporting students to access lessons and engage with the curriculum
• Helping students develop independence, confidence and resilience
• Providing tailored support based on individual needs
• Working closely with teachers and the school's SEND team
• Supporting students with a range of communication, learning, social, emotional and behavioural needs
• Helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement throughout the school day
• Acting as a consistent, supportive and positive role model

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be:

• A graduatewith a minimum 2:1 degree
• Passionate about helping young people succeed
• Patient, empathetic and resilient
• A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Able to build positive and trusting relationships with students
• Adaptable and willing to respond to different students' needs
• Proactive, reliable and enthusiastic
• Keen to develop a career within education or SEND

Previous experience working with children or young people, particularly within a SEND setting, is desirable but not essential. The school is looking for someone with the right attitude, personality and commitment to supporting students.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a secondary school and develop practical skills supporting students with a range of additional needs.

The role would be particularly valuable for graduates considering future careers in teaching, SEND, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy or pastoral support.

If you're a graduate who wants to help young people overcome barriers, develop their confidence and achieve their potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV and cover letter to Abbie at KPI Education today.

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