Graduate Teaching Assistant – SEN Primary School | Hinckley, Leicestershire
Start Your Career in Specialist Education This September
Are you a graduate looking to gain invaluable experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs before progressing into teacher training, Educational Psychology or another rewarding career working with young people?
Step Into Teaching is working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive primary SEN school in Hinckley to recruit a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the September 2026 academic year. This full-time, term-time opportunity will see you supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to develop academically, socially and emotionally within a nurturing learning environment.
The Role
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside experienced teachers and SEND professionals to help every pupil reach their potential.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing classroom support throughout the school day.
- Delivering targeted interventions on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
- Supporting pupils with Autism (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
- Encouraging communication, confidence, independence and emotional development.
- Assisting teachers with lesson preparation, classroom organisation and behaviour support.
- Creating a safe, positive and engaging learning environment where every child can thrive.
Role Details
Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant (Primary SEN)
Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time | Monday-Friday | Term Time Only
Salary: £500-£530 per week
This Role is Ideal If You Are:
- An aspiring Primary or SEND teacher.
- Considering Educational Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Clinical Psychology.
- Passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning.
- Patient, resilient and eager to make a genuine difference.
- Looking to gain a full academic year of paid classroom experience.
Candidate Requirements
- A 2:2 degree or above (all degree subjects considered).
- GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in English and Maths.
- A genuine interest in education and supporting children with SEND.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to making a positive impact.
Why Step Into Teaching?
- Paid, full-time placement in a specialist SEN school.
- A recognised pathway into teacher training and wider education careers.
- Ongoing mentoring and professional development throughout your placement.
- A full academic year's worth of invaluable SEND classroom experience.
Apply Today
If you're ready to begin a rewarding career in education, click Apply or send your CV to [email protected].
Applications are reviewed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.
Step Into Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks.
We aim to respond to all applications within five working days. Due to the volume of applications received, if you have not heard from us within this timeframe, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We encourage you to apply for future opportunities with Step Into Teaching
Pay: £500.00-£520.00 per week
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Work Location: In person
