Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Waltham Forest, East LondonStart Date: 1st September 2026Contract: Full-Time, Term Time OnlyPay: £93-£110 per day (PAYE), dependent on working hours
Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable experience within education? Do you have a passion for supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Waltham Forest from 1st September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers, educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, or anyone looking to build a rewarding career within education.
The Role
As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- Work on a one-to-one basis and with small intervention groups
- Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
- Help to promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
- Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
- Create a safe, supportive, and nurturing learning environment
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must:
- Be available to work full-time from 1st September 2026
- Hold a degree in any subject
- Have previous experience working within a UK school setting
- Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Be passionate about supporting children and young people with SEN
- Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one
- Be eligible to work in the UK
What We Offer
- Competitive daily pay of £93-£110 per day PAYE, depending on working hours
- Full-time, long-term opportunity
- Valuable school-based experience
- Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
- Potential pathways into teacher training and other education careers
If you are a graduate looking to make a positive impact and gain hands‑on SEN experience in a supportive Waltham Forest school, we would love to hear from you.
All applicants must hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS certificate and provide satisfactory references covering the previous two years. Career Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All pay rates quoted include rolled‑up holiday pay.
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