Graduate Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Stoke-on-Trent Primary School – £470–£550 per week – Immediate Start

Are you a graduate with a 2:1 or higher and a genuine interest in Special Educational Needs and early childhood development?

Would you like to gain hands-on experience supporting young children in Key Stage 1?

Are you looking for an immediate-start role that offers valuable experience for future careers in education, psychology, or SEN support?

A warm, inclusive primary school in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Graduate Primary SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team immediately. This role focuses on supporting pupils in KS1 with a range of additional needs, helping them to access learning, build confidence, and thrive in a nurturing school environment.

What’s on Offer

• Weekly pay of £470–£550
• Full-time Graduate Primary SEN Teaching Assistant role
• Immediate start
• Supportive and nurturing KS1 setting
• Excellent SEN-focused experience in a mainstream primary school
• Ongoing guidance and mentoring from experienced educators

Ideal preparation for PGCE, SEN qualifications, or psychology-related pathways

The Role – Graduate Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

As a Graduate Primary SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with KS1 pupils who require additional support due to SEN, including needs such as ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, or learning delays. Support will be delivered through a combination of 1:1 assistance, small-group interventions, and in-class support, particularly around early literacy and numeracy.

You will work alongside experienced class teachers and the school’s SEN team, helping to implement tailored strategies and interventions that support both academic progress and emotional development. Building trusting, positive relationships with pupils is central to this Graduate Primary SEN Teaching Assistant role.

The school has a strong inclusive ethos, placing great importance on pastoral care, early intervention, and ensuring every child feels safe, supported, and valued. This makes the role especially well-suited to graduates considering future training in Educational Psychology, SEN Teaching, Speech & Language Therapy, or Child Mental Health.

Ideal Candidate – Graduate Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

• Degree at 2:1 or above (Psychology, Education, or related subjects desirable but not essential)
• Compassionate, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine interest in SEN and inclusive education
• Any prior experience with children or SEN is a bonus, but not required
• Must have the right to work in the UK

This Graduate Primary SEN Teaching Assistant position offers an excellent opportunity to gain meaningful, practical experience supporting young children at a crucial stage in their education.

Apply now to start your journey as a Graduate Primary SEN Teaching Assistant in Stoke with an immediate start.

Graduate Primary SEN Teaching Assistant – Stoke Primary School – £470–£550 per week – Immediate Start

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