SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location:

RG4, Sonning Common

Salary: £480 – £520 per week

Start Date:

ASAP | Full-Time, Term-Time Only

Are you a graduate eager to gain hands‑on classroom experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Are you considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, or child development?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in the RG4 area, working with pupils aged 4–16 who have a wide range of additional needs.

As an SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant
, you’ll play a vital role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. Working closely with teachers and therapists, you’ll support children with autism, communication difficulties, and complex learning needs.

• Supporting pupils individually and in small groups during lessons and activities
• Helping children build confidence, communication, and independence skills
• Assisting with behaviour management and emotional regulation
• Contributing to personalised education and behaviour plans
• Encouraging inclusion and positive engagement across school life

This position is particularly well‑suited to graduates with a Psychology or related degree
, especially those considering a career in:

• Educational Psychology
• SEN Teaching
• Child Therapy or Social Care

However, the role is open to graduates from all disciplines who are passionate about working with children and eager to develop SEN experience.

• A degree (2:2 or above) in any subject
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, resilience, and adaptability
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs

• Gain invaluable SEN experience in a supportive school environment
• Develop transferable skills to support future teacher training or specialist careers
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people every day

Click 'Apply’ below to generate your interest and import your CV to Step into Teaching.

Step Into Teaching is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure and Baring Service check.

We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. However, due to the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion; we encourage you to apply for any other position you may see in the future.