Graduate Teaching Assistant
Not every classroom success starts at the front of the room.
Sometimes it starts beside a pupil who just needed someone patient enough to understand them.
At Sense Education, we’re working with a welcoming and inclusive school in Leeds looking for a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities). This isn’t a “stand at the back and observe” kind of role – you’ll become a trusted part of a child’s school experience, helping build confidence, communication, independence and those brilliant little breakthrough moments that genuinely matter.
What your day could look like:
· Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
· Helping students engage with learning in creative and practical ways
· Working closely with teachers, SEND staff and pastoral teams
· Encouraging confidence, communication and positive routines
· Celebrating the small wins that make a huge difference
Who would thrive in this role?
Graduates from:
· Psychology
· Sociology
· Education
· Childhood Studies
· Criminology
· Speech and Language
· Or any relevant degree
Whether you’re considering teaching, educational psychology, therapy, social work or simply want meaningful experience in a school environment – this role gives you real, hands-on development.
Location – North Leeds
Role Type: Full Time/ Part Time/ Temp – Perm
Pay Rate: £14.60 - £16.90 per hour
Working Hours
Monday – Friday
Term – time only
8.30am – 3.30pm
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 at a later date.
Pay: £14.60-£16.90 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
