Psychology Graduate Sen Teaching Assistant in Stoke-on-trent
Uk working eligibility only.
Psychology Graduate – SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: Up to £550 per week
Start Date: ASAP (potential to become permanent from September)
Are you a Psychology graduate eager to gain hands-on experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Are you exploring a future career in educational psychology, child therapy, or mental health services?
A warm and inclusive primary school in Stoke-on-Trent is looking for a dedicated Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This full-time, term-time role offers an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate to gain meaningful, practical experience in a supportive educational setting.
The position is available for an immediate start, with the potential to become a permanent role from September.
Role Overview:
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Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
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Pay: Up to £550 per week
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Contract: Until the end of the academic year (with potential to go permanent)
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Location: Stoke-on-Trent
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Start Date: ASAP
Responsibilities:
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Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with a range of SEN, including autism, speech and language difficulties, and emotional regulation needs
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Assist in implementing personalised learning strategies and behaviour plans
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Work alongside educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, and other external specialists
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Support students’ social and emotional development in a nurturing, structured environment
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Gain valuable, practical experience aligned with future training or postgraduate study in psychology, SEN, or therapy
Candidate Requirements:
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A recent Psychology graduate (2:1 or higher preferred)
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Genuinely passionate about supporting children with SEN and their wider development
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Patient, empathetic, and confident in building positive relationships
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Experience in education, care, youth work, or similar roles is desirable but not essential
About the School:
This inclusive Stoke-on-Trent primary school is known for its supportive staff culture and strong commitment to SEN provision. With close links to therapeutic and mental health services, the school provides an enriching environment for both students and aspiring professionals looking to enter child-focused careers.
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