Job Description

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire
Full-Time September Start
Competitive Daily Rate

Are you a recent graduate looking to build meaningful experience supporting children with additional needs?

A supportive and inclusive primary school in Houghton Regis is seeking a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team from September. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers, educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, counsellors, or anyone looking to develop a career supporting children with Special Educational Needs.

The role will involve working closely with pupils who require additional support, helping them access learning, build confidence, develop communication skills and achieve their individual targets. You will work alongside experienced teachers, SEN professionals and the school's leadership team in a nurturing environment where staff development is highly valued.

The school offers:

A welcoming and supportive staff team
Hands-on experience supporting pupils with a range of SEN needs
Opportunities to work 1:1 and in small intervention groups
Excellent mentoring and professional development
Valuable experience for those considering teacher training or specialist SEN careers
A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day

The ideal candidate will have:

A degree in any subject
A passion for supporting children and young people
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Patience, resilience and a positive attitude
Any previous experience working with children, SEN, mental health or care settings is desirable but not essential

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can gain invaluable school-based experience while supporting pupils to reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Tradewind Recruitment to be considered for this exciting opportunity.