SEN TA

Location: Cromer, Norfolk
Salary: £500–£530 per week, term-time only
Job Type: Full-time, Monday–Friday
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full academic year

Are you a graduate looking to build meaningful experience supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs?

Step Into Teaching is working with a specialist school in Cromer, Norfolk , to recruit an enthusiastic and compassionate SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant .

This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate looking to gain hands‑on experience supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs. You will work closely with experienced teachers and specialist staff, helping pupils access learning, build confidence and achieve their full potential.

The role would be particularly well suited to graduates considering future careers in:

• Teaching
• Educational Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Counselling
• SEN and wider SEND support

What will you be doing?

As an SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Help pupils access personalised learning activities.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Support pupils with their communication, social and emotional development.
• Encourage confidence, independence and engagement in learning.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Work closely with teachers and specialist professionals to meet individual pupil needs.

Who are we looking for?

We are keen to hear from graduates who:

• Hold, or are predicted to achieve, a degree, typically a 2:2 or above.
• Have a genuine interest in supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Are patient, empathetic and resilient.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Are enthusiastic, proactive and committed to making a difference.
• Can work effectively as part of a wider school team.

Previous experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals is beneficial but not essential. The most important qualities are a genuine passion for supporting pupils and a willingness to learn.

Why is this role perfect for a graduate?

This position will give you valuable, practical experience within a specialist SEN setting. You will develop a greater understanding of:

• SEND and inclusive education.
• Child development.
• Behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Communication needs.
• Individualised support and intervention.
• Building positive relationships with young people.

This experience can be extremely valuable if you are considering teacher training, postgraduate study or a longer‑term career working with children and young people.

Why Step Into Teaching?

Step Into Teaching is a highly successful pre‑teacher training programme, helping graduates gain meaningful classroom experience before taking their next step.

We are not simply looking to place you into a role. We want to help you gain valuable experience, develop your confidence and build the skills needed for your future career.

You will have the opportunity to work full‑time within a school environment while gaining first‑hand experience of supporting pupils who need it most.

If you are a graduate based in Cromer, North Norfolk or the surrounding areas and are interested in developing a career within SEN, education or psychology, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding

Step Into Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We aim, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within five working days. However, due to the volume of applications we receive, we may not always be able to respond to individual enquiries. If you have not heard from us within this timeframe, your application may not have been successful on this occasion. We encourage you to apply for future opportunities with Step Into Teaching

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