Job Description

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Graduate Teaching Assistant (University?Students & New?Graduates Welcome)

Summary

Are you a current university student or recent graduate passionate about education, psychology, or therapeutic support? Join our school in Rawtenstall this September as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and gain hands?on experience in a specialist setting where every child is valued and supported to thrive.

About Our School

Our specialist school in Rawtenstall supports pupils with autism, sensory processing differences, communication needs, and other additional needs. We pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment where routines, respect, and creativity guide learning. Pupils enjoy access to a well?equipped sensory room to support calm and engagement, and we regularly take students on enriching trips -- for example, visits to Tropical World, pool outings, local nature excursions and more -- to bring learning to life.

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside experienced teachers, therapists and support staff to help pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) in a classroom and therapeutic context. Your days will be varied and engaging. Duties may include:

Providing one?to?one and small group support for pupils with autism, communication challenges or sensory needs Helping pupils engage with learning through visual supports, structured routines, and sensory strategies Adapting tasks and activities to suit individual needs and learning styles Supporting students during sensory breaks or in the sensory room Assisting with trips and outings (for example, to Tropical World, swimming pool visits, local excursions) Helping manage transitions, behaviour and emotional regulation through therapeutic or sensory approaches Working in partnership with teachers, therapists and families to review progress and strategies

The Ideal Person & Skills Needed

We welcome applications from those who are:

Current university students or recent graduates (of any year) exploring a career in education, SEND, therapy, social care or related fields Holding a degree (or working toward one) in psychology, education, childhood studies, health & social care, sport, arts, drama or related disciplines Empathetic, patient, positive and flexible in their approach Curious about therapeutic, sensory or inclusive practices and keen to learn Confident in communicating, collaborating and reflecting on practice
No prior teaching experience is required--we are looking for someone with heart, dedication and the willingness to grow in this role.

Hours & Commitment

Start date: Flexible
Monday to Friday, 8.30?am-3.30?pm
Full?time and part?time applications are welcome
This is a long?term temporary role with the possibility of becoming permanent

What You'll Gain

Competitive pay Regular weekday hours--no evenings or weekends Supported development in SEND, therapeutic and educational settings Mentoring, training and supervision from an experienced team Enriching experience working hands?on with pupils and on school trips The chance to make a real, positive difference every day
If you are a university student or graduate ready to begin a rewarding journey in SEND education, this Graduate Teaching Assistant role based in Rawtenstall offers the perfect opportunity to learn, grow and contribute meaningfully.

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 Type: Full-time

Pay: 15.00-16.00 per hour