Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant

Step Into Teaching Limited; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization in South Yorkshire seeks a SEND Graduate Teaching Assistant who is passionate about inclusion and supporting young people with additional needs. This role involves working closely with students with various challenges and providing tailored support to enhance their learning experiences. Ideal candidates are empathetic, resilient graduates with excellent communication skills. This position offers paid experience, specialist training, and mentorship, paving the way for a rewarding career in education or psychology.

Benefits

Paid SEND experience: £480–£520 per week (term-time)

Specialist training in behaviour and communication

Mentorship from experienced SEND staff

Qualifications

• Graduates passionate about inclusion and supporting young people with additional needs.
• Resilient, motivated, and positive role models.
• Based in or able to commute to South Yorkshire.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with students who have autism, ADHD, or learning difficulties.
• Support small groups with tailored learning and emotional regulation.
• Assist with communication strategies and sensory routines.

Skills

Passionate working with children and young people with additional needs

Empathetic

Patient

Resilient

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Job description:

South Yorkshire:Sheffield -* Doncaster -Barnsley -* Rotherham

Opportunities in Primary, Secondary and Further Education SEND Settings

Are you a graduate who is passionate about inclusion and supporting young people with additional needs? Do you want a meaningful role where you can change lives, gain exceptional experience, and build a pathway into teaching or educational psychology?

If so, this SEND Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity with Step Into Teaching is the perfect place to begin.

We work with a wide range of schools including mainstream, specialist SEND schools, and further education settings, which gives you the opportunity to explore diverse environments and find the setting where you’ll make the biggest impact.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking graduates who are:

• Passionate working with children and young people with additional needs
• Interested in careers such as teacher training, SEN teaching, educational psychology, therapy or mentoring
• Empathetic, patient, resilient and motivated
• Excellent communicators and positive role models
• Based in or able to commute to South Yorkshire

Whether you have prior experience or you’re just starting your journey, your attitude and commitment are what matter most.

What You’ll Gain

• Paid SEND experience: £480–£520 per week (term-time)
• Hands-on experience in primary, secondary and FE SEND environments
• Specialist training in behaviour, communication, sensory needs, and classroom strategies
• Mentorship from experienced SEND staff and inclusion specialists
• A strong foundation for future routes such as PGCE, SEN teaching, Educational Psychology, or school-based training
• The chance to develop resilience, confidence and the ability to support complex individual needs

This experience is invaluable if you’re considering a future in teaching, psychology, therapy or pastoral work.

What You’ll Be Doing as a SEND Graduate Teaching Assistant

Depending on your placement, you may:

• Work 1:1 with students who have autism, ADHD, learning difficulties or SEMH needs
• Support small groups with tailored learning and emotional regulation
• Assist with communication strategies, sensory routines, and social skills interventions
• Help implement EHCP targets and personalised support plans
• Support teachers in adapting lesson materials and behaviour strategies
• Build consistent, trusting relationships with students who need stability and understanding
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour

Every day, you will be a crucial part of helping students overcome barriers and succeed in their own way.

Why Step Into Teaching?

We specialise in preparing graduates for careers in education and SEND is one of the most rewarding paths you can take.

By joining our programme, you’ll gain the real-life SEND experience, tailored training and guidance you need to build a future in:

• Teacher training
• SEN specialisms
• Educational Psychology
• Wellbeing or behaviour support
• Pastoral and inclusion roles

You’ll be supported every step of the way.