Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary Day-to-Day Supply

Location: Bradford, BD1
Pay: £100–£130 per day
Flexible Monday–Friday | Potential Full-Time Opportunities

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable experience working with children with Special Educational Needs?

Would you like the flexibility to choose your working days while building your experience in a primary school environment?

KPI Education is currently recruiting Graduate SEN Teaching Assistants to work on a day-to-day supply basis across primary schools in Bradford, BD1.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to gain practical classroom experience, develop their SEN knowledge and explore a future career in education. For the right candidates, successful supply placements can also lead to longer-term and full-time opportunities within schools.

The Role

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside class teachers and SEN staff to support pupils who require additional learning, behavioural or emotional support.

You may be working on a 1:1 basis, within small groups or supporting pupils across the classroom, depending on the needs of the school.

The role offers flexibility throughout the Monday–Friday school week, making it ideal for graduates who want to gain school experience while maintaining some control over their availability.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN

• Support pupils with their learning and classroom activities

• Help pupils remain engaged and focused during lessons

• Encourage positive behaviour and social development

• Assist pupils in developing confidence and independence

• Adapt your approach to meet individual learning needs

• Work alongside class teachers and SEN staff

• Support a positive, inclusive and nurturing classroom environment

• Follow individual support plans and school procedures where required

Why This Opportunity?

Flexible Monday–Friday Supply

Choose the days you are available to work while gaining genuine experience within a primary school setting.

£100–£130 Per Day

Earn a competitive daily rate while developing valuable classroom and SEN experience.

Build Your School Experience

Develop practical experience supporting children with additional needs — valuable preparation for future education, teaching or SEN-based careers.

Potential Full-Time Opportunities

Supply work can provide an opportunity to demonstrate your skills within schools, with the potential for successful candidates to progress into longer-term or full-time positions.

Ideal for Graduates Considering Careers in:

• Primary Teaching

• SEN Teaching

• Educational Psychology

• Speech & Language Therapy

• Child Development

• SEN Support

• Youth and Community Work

Requirements

Essential:

• Degree educated with a 2:1 or above

• Genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Patient, reliable and proactive approach

• Ability to build positive relationships with children

• Commitment to working within a primary school environment

Desirable:

• Previous experience working with children

• SEN experience

• Tutoring or mentoring experience

• Experience working in schools, nurseries or youth settings

• Voluntary or paid experience supporting children

Apply Today

If you are a graduate looking to gain paid primary school experience, develop your SEN skills and potentially progress into a longer-term or full-time role, we would like to hear from you.

Send your CV to KPI Education today to be considered.

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant | Primary Supply | Bradford BD1 | £100–£130 Per Day | Flexible Monday–Friday | 2:1+ Graduate | SEN Experience | Potential Full-Time Opportunities

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