Job Description

Graduate Teaching Assistant (Kendal)

We're currently seeking

Graduate Teaching Assistants

in the

Kendal

area to join our trusted network of educators.

Whether you're exploring a career in education, therapy, or youth work, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience while making a real difference.

Why Consider a Graduate Teaching Assistant Role?

Working as a SEND Teaching Assistant allows you to:

Gain direct classroom experience Understand how education, psychology, and care practices intersect Build confidence and practical skills before committing to further study or teacher training
We welcome graduates from all academic backgrounds, particularly those with degrees in:

Psychology

Childhood Studies

Criminology

Health & Social Care

Sport & Exercise Science

Art

Music

Sociology

And related fields
What We Look For:

Kind, patient and empathetic individuals

with a natural ability to connect

Strong communicators

who can engage well with pupils and colleagues

Reliable and consistent

team players who value structure and routine A

nurturing, trauma-informed approach

to behaviour and emotional support A willingness to

learn and adapt

to the needs of each individual pupil
The Role:

Support pupils in classroom settings--1:1 or in small groups--depending on your skills and interests Work with children and young people with needs such as

Autism

,

social-emotional challenges

,

learning difficulties

, and

physical disabilities

Assist in delivering

individual education plans

for pupils with

EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans)

Collaborate with

teachers

,

therapists

, and

external specialists

(such as Speech & Language Therapists or Educational Psychologists) Help create a

safe, nurturing, and inclusive

environment where all pupils can thrive
What We Offer:

Initial training and ongoing guidance Weekly pay Opportunities for

long-term and temp-to-perm roles

A route into

teaching, therapy, or educational psychology

Hours

: Monday-Friday, school hours (term-time only)

Location

: Kendal and surrounding areas

Start Date

: Flexible starts available

Ready to begin your journey in education?
Apply now 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 90.00-105.00 per day

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person