Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant - Tewkesbury

Full-time | Term Time Only
ASAP Start
Tewkesbury
-89 - -100 per day

Are you a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant looking to gain hands-on, meaningful experience in a specialist education setting in Tewkesbury? This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to build a career within education, psychology, or support work while making a genuine impact.

About the Role - Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with experienced teaching staff to support pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, moderate to severe learning difficulties, and communication needs.

This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role focuses on building positive, trusting relationships, supporting emotional regulation, and helping pupils access learning through tailored, inclusive and individualised approaches.

This is a highly rewarding yet dynamic role, ideal for a resilient and passionate Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant looking to develop specialist SEN experience.

Key Responsibilities - Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

• Providing 1:1 and small group support as a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
• Supporting differentiated and personalised learning activities
• Promoting communication, independence, and social development
• Supporting sensory needs and structured routines
• Assisting with behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and specialist staff
• Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment

The Ideal Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

• Patient, empathetic and emotionally intelligent
• Passionate about SEN, SEMH and inclusive education
• Resilient and confident in managing challenging behaviour
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building ability
• Proactive, adaptable and solution-focused
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Experience as a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, SEN TA, Learning Support Assistant, or within care, youth work, psychology or support work is highly desirable. Experience supporting pupils with EHCPs or complex needs is beneficial but not essential.

What''s on Offer for a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

• Supportive, collaborative and specialist SEN team
• Structured and well-resourced learning environment in Tewkesbury
• Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities
• Valuable experience for aspiring psychologists, teachers or therapists
• A rewarding Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role where you can truly make a difference

If you are a motivated and compassionate Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV for this Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role in Tewkesbury.