Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
Psychology Graduates Welcome | Coalville, Leicestershire
Paid School Experience Before Educational Psychology, Teacher Training or a Career in SEND
Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain the practical experience universities and employers are looking for?
Step Into Teaching is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming specialist SEN school in Coalville, Leicestershire, offering a fantastic opportunity to gain a full academic year's paid experience supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs.
Whether you're planning to become an Educational Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Teacher, Speech & Language Therapist or another SEND professional, this role will provide invaluable classroom experience while making a genuine difference to pupils every day.
Salary: £500-£520 per week
Start Date: August/September 2026
Contract: Full-time | Monday-Friday | Term Time Only
Why This Role?
This isn't just another Teaching Assistant position.
You'll work alongside experienced teachers, SEND professionals and support staff, developing the practical skills that postgraduate courses and education employers value most.
Throughout the year you'll gain first-hand experience supporting pupils with:
- Autism (ASC)
- Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs
- Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
- Communication and interaction needs
- Behaviour and emotional regulation
- Social skills and independence
If you're considering a future in Educational Psychology, Child Psychology, Teaching or SEND, this is the kind of experience that can help strengthen your CV and future applications.
Your Responsibilities
As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups throughout the school day.
- Help students access learning, build confidence and develop independence.
- Deliver targeted interventions to support communication, emotional regulation and social development.
- Assist teachers with classroom activities and behaviour support strategies.
- Build positive relationships with pupils and become a trusted role model.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider SEND team to help every pupil achieve their potential.
Every day is different, providing a rewarding and varied experience within specialist education.
Who We're Looking For
This opportunity is ideal for graduates who are interested in careers such as:
- Educational Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Child Psychology
- Teaching
- Behaviour Support
- Mental Health
- SEND
- Speech & Language Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
Applications are particularly welcomed from graduates in:
- Psychology
- Criminology
- Sociology
- Education Studies
- Health & Social Care
- Childhood Studies
- Related degree subjects
Requirements
- A 2:2 degree or above.
- GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in English and Maths.
- A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A patient, resilient and positive attitude.
Why Join Step Into Teaching?
Since 2019, Step Into Teaching has helped over 4,500 graduates gain meaningful classroom experience before progressing into teacher training and careers across education.
Unlike traditional agencies, we focus on placing graduates into long-term school-based roles where they can genuinely develop, make an impact and build the experience needed for future careers.
You'll benefit from:
- £500-£530 per week.
- Full-time, term-time employment.
- A full academic year of specialist SEN experience.
- Ongoing mentoring and support throughout your placement.
- Valuable experience working alongside experienced education professionals.
- A recognised pathway into teacher training, Educational Psychology and wider SEND careers.
Apply Today
If you're ready to gain meaningful experience while making a real difference to children's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Click Apply or send your CV to [email protected].
Applications are reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be arranged throughout August, so early applications are strongly 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
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Education:
Work Location: In person
