Job Description

Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant - Whitehaven

Are you a recent

graduate

looking for hands-on experience working with children and young people with

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

?

Whether you're aiming for a future in

psychology

,

education

,

speech and language therapy

,

social work

, or a creative therapy field (like

art, music, or play therapy

), this is a rewarding opportunity to build your experience in a nurturing and professional school environment.

About the Role

We're working with a highly supportive

specialist SEND school

in

Whitehaven

, catering to pupils aged 4-16 with needs including

Autism

,

ADHD

,

learning difficulties

,

speech and language challenges

, and

emotional regulation difficulties

.

As a

Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant

, you'll:

Support children 1:1 and in small groups within the classroom Help pupils access learning using tailored approaches Encourage

emotional wellbeing

,

social interaction

, and

independence

Use visual aids, Makaton, or PECS to support communication (training provided) Contribute to a

calm, consistent, and inclusive

classroom environment Work closely with teachers, therapists, and the wider school team (Optional) Support with personal care needs where appropriate (with full training)

Who We're Looking For

This role is ideal for graduates with a genuine interest in child development, mental health, or education. We particularly welcome applicants with degrees in:

Psychology

or

Counselling

Education

,

Early Childhood

, or

Youth Work

Health & Social Care

Speech & Language Therapy

Art, Drama, Music, or Play Therapy

We'd love to hear from you if you are:

Empathetic

,

calm

, and

patient

A strong

team player

who communicates clearly Proactive and eager to learn new strategies Comfortable supporting pupils with complex or challenging behaviour Committed to making a long-term impact in children's lives

Why Join Us?

Excellent foundation for further study or training (e.g. PGCE, SALT, EP, SENCO, MA Therapeutic Work)

Weekly pay

and competitive rates Full

training and induction

provided

Ongoing CPD

in Autism support, safeguarding, and behaviour strategies Opportunity for

temp-to-perm

placements

Job Details

Location:

Whitehaven

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm

Type:

Full-time or part-time (flexibility available)

Contract:

Term-time only - long-term with potential to go permanent

Start date:

Immediate or after notice period

Ready to Apply?

If you're a graduate who wants to make a difference--

apply now

with your CV. Or learn more at

www.senseeducation.co.uk

.

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm

Pay: 91.00-105.00 per day

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person