Job Description

Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant -2 exciting new positions starting in September

Getting ready for the new school year to begin, a specialist school near Whitehaven is offering two fantastic opportunities for graduates to join their team this September. These roles are ideal for recent graduates who are considering a career in education, psychology, therapy, or social care and want hands-on experience supporting children with additional needs in a warm, inclusive setting.

The Role

As a Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers and therapists to support pupils with a range of needs, including autism, communication challenges, and sensory processing difficulties. Your role will be varied, rewarding, and a brilliant foundation for your career.

You'll:

Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) Encourage communication, social interaction, and confidence in the classroom Help pupils regulate emotions and develop positive behaviours Support with tailored learning activities and structured routines Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver individualised strategies

Who We're Looking For

These positions are open to graduates from any discipline, but they may particularly suit those who studied:

Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies, or Social Work Health and Social Care, Sport, or Youth Work Art, Drama, Music, or related subjects with an interest in creative and therapeutic approaches
You'll bring:

Patience, empathy, and a calm, supportive approach A genuine interest in SEND and child development Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team A positive, proactive attitude and openness to feedback

The School

This specialist school is dedicated to supporting children with additional needs and is known for its inclusive ethos. Staff work closely with families and professionals to create a structured yet nurturing environment where every pupil is encouraged to achieve their potential.

Key Details

Start date: September 2025
Hours: 8.30am - 3.30pm, Monday to Friday (term-time only)
Contract: Long-term temporary, with the potential to become permanent
Applications welcome from both full-time and part-time candidates

The Benefits

Competitive pay Term-time hours with no evenings or weekends A chance to build experience directly relevant to future careers in teaching, psychology, or therapy Ongoing training and professional support in SEND practice
If you're a graduate ready to take your first step into education and want to join a supportive team in a specialist school, this September start could be the perfect opportunity.

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 91.00-105.00 per day

Benefits:

On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person