Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant
2 days ago
Brighton
Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant (Training Programme) Brighton & Surrounding Areas | £85–£105 per day | Full Training Provided Looking to build a meaningful career working with children? Join our Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant Programme and gain paid, hands-on experience supporting pupils with additional needs—while receiving structured training and ongoing support. This is an ideal opportunity for graduates considering careers in teaching, psychology, social work, or therapy. About the Role As a Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant, you will: • Support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism, SEMH, speech & language needs, and complex needs, • Work across primary, secondary, or specialist school settings, • Help pupils engage with learning, manage behaviour, and build confidence, • Paid training pathway into education, • Immediate classroom experience from day one, • Clear progression routes into teaching or specialist careers, • Ongoing support from experienced educators and consultants, • Opportunity to specialise in areas like Autism, SEMH, or Speech & LanguageWhat You’ll Gain, • Access to 300+ CPD training modules (Autism, Behaviour, Phonics, Safeguarding & more), • Practical skills in:, • Behaviour management & de-escalation, • Supporting additional needs, • Inclusive classroom practice, • Passionate about working with children or young people, • Interested in education, SEND, or mental health, • Empathetic, patient, and resilient, • Confident supporting behaviour and building relationships, • A university degree (within the last 5 years), • Experience with children is desirable but not essential, • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one), • On-the-job school experience, • A structured CPD programme designed by former senior school leaders, • Support pupils with Autism, SEMH, and complex needs, • Apply effective behaviour strategies, • Create inclusive learning environments, • Maximise your impact in the classroomAdditional Benefits, • Competitive daily pay:£85–£105 (dependent on experience), • Flexible placements to suit your goals How to apply You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally-recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 5 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance provided. By applying for this role, you are consenting to Engage Education Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the GDPR requirements.