Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant – Childhood, Youth & Education Studies (Full-Time | September Start)

Location: Coventry | Start Date: September 2026 | Full-Time | Long-Term

Are you studying Childhood, Youth and Education Studies (BA Hons) at Coventry University?
Ready to take your degree straight into a full-time role supporting children and young people this September?

Vision for Education are recruiting Graduate SEN Teaching Assistants to work in specialist schools supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including ASC, SEMH, SLD and PMLD.

Why This Role is Perfect for Your Degree

Your course has given you a strong foundation in:

✔ Child development and learning theories
✔ Inclusion, safeguarding and education systems
✔ Supporting diverse needs and backgrounds
✔ Understanding behaviour, engagement and barriers to learning

This role allows you to apply that knowledge in a real classroom environment, gaining invaluable experience from day one.

The Role

• Support pupils with additional needs in and out of the classroom
• Work 1:1 and in small groups to support learning and development
• Assist with behaviour, engagement and emotional support
• Help implement structured routines and learning activities
• Support students with a range of needs, including:

• Autism (ASC)
• Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH)
• Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)
• Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)

This is a hands-on, varied role where no two days are the same.

Who We’re Looking For

• Final-year or postgraduate students of Childhood, Youth & Education Studies
• Passionate about working with children and young people
• Patient, resilient and proactive
• Strong communicators who can build positive relationships

✔ No school experience required – your degree is highly relevant

Career Progression

This role is an excellent stepping stone into:

• Teaching (Primary, Secondary or SEN)
• Educational Psychology
• Pastoral / Inclusion roles
• Youth Work or Social Care
• Specialist SEN support roles

What You’ll Get

• Full-time role from September (Monday–Friday)
• Competitive weekly pay (PAYE)
• FREE CPD and SEN training
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Long-term opportunities with potential to go permanent

Why Start Your Career This Way?

Gain real classroom experience, build confidence, and develop the practical skills that universities can’t teach — all while making a genuine difference to young people’s lives.

Apply now to secure your September role before graduation

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