Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant - Stoke-on-Trent

Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | September 2026 Start

Salary: £500 - £560 per week (£100–£115 per day)

Are you graduating with a 2:1 or above and looking to kick-start a rewarding career in education?

Do you want to gain meaningful, hands-on experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) before progressing into teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, or another child-focused profession?

This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity offers the perfect first step. Join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Stoke-on-Trent (ST4) where you'll work alongside experienced teachers and SEN professionals, making a genuine difference to pupils every day while building the skills employers and teacher training providers value.

What's On Offer?

• Full-time role (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm)
• Term-time only
• Long-term opportunity with potential teacher training pathways
• Weekly pay of £500-£560
• Ongoing mentoring from experienced teachers and SEN professionals
• Outstanding classroom experience for future PGCE, Teacher Training or Educational Psychology applications
• Supportive school environment with excellent leadership
• Easily accessible Stoke-on-Trent location

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional learning needs.
• Support children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech & Language needs, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Help deliver engaging, inclusive learning activities alongside the class teacher.
• Adapt resources to meet individual learning needs.
• Encourage confidence, independence and positive behaviour.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Work closely with teachers, the SENCO and external professionals to ensure every child receives the support they need.

What We're Looking For

• A graduate with a 2:1 degree or above.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, resilience and a positive attitude.
• A desire to build a long-term career within education or child development.
• The right to work in the UK - Full Time

Previous experience working with children is beneficial but not essential—we're looking for graduates with the right attitude, empathy and enthusiasm to learn.

Ready to Start Your Career in Education?

If you're an ambitious graduate with a 2:1 or above who wants to gain exceptional SEN experience before moving into teaching or another education-based profession, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to secure your Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant position for September 2026.

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