Job Description

Graduate Teaching Assistant

If you're a recent graduate eager to make a difference, this Graduate Teaching Assistant role offers a rewarding route into education, psychology, social work, or healthcare. You'll be supporting children and young people in a specialist or mainstream setting, gaining the practical experience that employers across multiple sectors value highly.

About the Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll play an active role in the classroom, helping pupils thrive both academically and emotionally. Your days will be varied, meaningful, and full of moments where your support makes a real impact.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting pupils with additional needs in class, in small groups, or one-to-one Helping to implement strategies that promote independence and confidence Assisting teachers and specialist staff with lesson delivery and learning activities Encouraging social development and emotional wellbeing Using your initiative and empathy to build strong, positive relationships

Who You Are

This Graduate Teaching Assistant role is ideal for individuals who:

Hold a degree in Psychology, Sociology, Education, Childhood Studies, Health and Social Care, or similar (other disciplines also considered) Are patient, resilient, and passionate about helping young people Work well as part of a team and communicate with clarity and warmth Are looking to gain experience before progressing into teaching, social care, youth work, or clinical roles

The School

You'll join a welcoming school where staff are committed to inclusion and pupil progress. The team will support you as you develop confidence in your role and build skills that will serve you long into your career. Whether you're based in a specialist SEND setting or a mainstream classroom, the focus is on nurturing every pupil's individual potential.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.30am-3.30pm Full-time and part-time positions available

What You'll Gain

This Graduate Teaching Assistant role offers:

First-hand experience with children and young people Transferable skills in communication, behaviour support, teamwork, and problem-solving A supportive school environment guided by experienced educators Competitive pay and consistent daytime hours - no evenings or weekends A springboard into careers in teaching, educational psychology, social work, therapy, or youth support

Start Your Journey

If you're looking to turn your degree into a fulfilling career path, this Graduate Teaching Assistant role is your opportunity to step into the classroom, grow your skills, and make a lasting difference.

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: 14.00-16.00 per hour

Work Location: In person