Graduate Teaching Assistant – SEN School | Hinckley, Leicestershire
Make a Lasting Difference in Specialist Education
Are you a graduate looking to gain meaningful classroom experience before progressing into teacher training or another career supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs?
Step Into Teaching is working in partnership with a specialist SEN school in Hinckley to recruit Graduate Teaching Assistants 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 access learning, develop independence and build confidence while gaining invaluable experience for a future career in education.
The Role
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside experienced teachers, therapists and SEND professionals to support pupils aged 4-19.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting students in lessons and throughout the school day.
- Delivering targeted interventions on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
- Working with pupils with Autism (ASC), SEMH, MLD and communication needs.
- Supporting pupils' academic progress, social development and emotional wellbeing.
- Assisting teachers with lesson delivery, classroom management and learning activities.
- Building positive relationships and promoting an inclusive learning environment.
Role Details
Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant (SEN School)
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 teacher looking to gain experience before teacher training.
- Interested in Educational Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Clinical Psychology.
- Passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND.
- A positive, resilient and proactive individual.
- Looking to gain meaningful, paid school-based 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 SEND.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to making a positive impact.
Why Step Into Teaching?
- Paid, full-time placements in welcoming specialist schools.
- A proven pathway into teacher training and wider education careers.
- Ongoing support, mentoring and professional development.
- The opportunity to gain a full academic year's worth of classroom experience.
Apply Today
If you're ready to start your 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
