Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Sheffield Specialist School – Up to £550 per week – Full-Time

Are you a Psychology graduate or aspiring therapist looking for meaningful school-based experience?

Maybe you have experience working with young people in positions of responsibility, such as sports coaching, youth work, or mentoring?

Do you want to support children with special educational needs (SEN), while building a foundation for a career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Speech and Language Therapy?

A forward-thinking specialist school in Sheffield is looking to appoint a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to work with students with complex learning needs and social, emotional, and behavioural challenges. This full-time role begins in September 2025 and offers valuable exposure to a variety of interventions, assessments, and therapeutic practices.

Click ‘Apply Now’ to express your interest in this Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity.

The Role – Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant:

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students across Key Stages 3 and 4 who have diagnoses such as autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, and speech and language delays. You’ll support pupils both academically and emotionally, helping them regulate behaviour, improve communication, and build confidence in and out of the classroom.

This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role offers hands-on involvement in the implementation of behaviour plans, therapeutic activities, and informal psychological assessments, making it ideal for graduates hoping to pursue careers in Educational Psychology, Child Psychiatry, or Therapy.

You’ll be part of a committed SEN team, working 1:1 and in small groups, supported by teachers, therapists, and senior leaders.

What’s on Offer:

• Weekly pay of up to £550
• Full-time Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role, term-time only
• Based at a high-support specialist school in Sheffield
• Mentorship from SEN professionals and therapists
• Access to training in de-escalation, communication strategies, and trauma-informed care
• Ideal preparation for MSc, PGCE, or clinical training routes

Ideal Candidate – Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant:

• A 2:1 or above in Psychology or a related discipline
• Confident, patient, and passionate about inclusive education
• Excellent communication and emotional intelligence
• Experience in youth work, care, sports coaching, or mentoring is a bonus
• Must have UK work rights – no visa sponsorship available

This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role in Sheffield offers more than just experience—it’s a launchpad into long-term careers in Psychology, Therapy, and Education.

Apply today to be considered for the Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role and begin your journey in the SEN sector this September.

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant – Sheffield Specialist School – Up to £550 per week

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