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Graduate Opportunities – Teaching Assistant Roles Supporting SEND Students
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Location
Plymouth
Contract
Full-time or part-time, flexible supply work
Start Date
September 2025
Pay
£90–£100 per day (inclusive of holiday pay)
Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable skills and experience working with children and young people? Are you passionate about making a difference and supporting others? Five Education is recruiting enthusiastic and caring graduates to work as Teaching Assistants in mainstream and special schools, providing support to children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
This Is a Fantastic Opportunity To
- Build experience working with children and young people
- Develop skills that are transferable across sectors – including education, social care, psychology, youth work, and more
- Make a meaningful impact on the lives of children who need extra support to thrive
About The Role
- Support students in class with learning, social development, and emotional wellbeing
- Work one-to-one or with small groups of students with needs such as Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, or SEMH (Social, Emotional, Mental Health)
- Assist with classroom activities and behaviour management
- Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment
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We Are Looking For People Who Are
- Passionate about working with children and young people
- Reliable, empathetic, and confident
- Willing to learn and receive specialist training
- Experienced with or interested in working with SEND (experience in youth work, care, tutoring, or support roles is also welcome)
Whether you're looking for a stepping stone into teaching, psychology, or social work or just want to gain hands-on experience in a rewarding field, we would love to hear from you.
Want to become a qualified TA or gain further skills in SEND?
We’re Working With a Training Provider Offering a Fully Funded Level 2 Teaching Assistant Course. On Completion, You Will Gain
- NCFE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools & Colleges
- Level 1 Award in Securing Employment
- Level 1 Certificate in Personal Social Skills
- Level 1 Award in Personal Resilience & Perseverance
- Level 1 Certificate in Securing Progression
A brilliant way to begin or boost your career in education – contact us for more information!
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What can Five Education offer you?
- Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences
- Free specialist training (Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, etc.)
- Recommend a friend bonus scheme (£150)
- Refunded DBS cost after working 20 days
- Guaranteed work scheme for stability and peace of mind
- Specialist support and mentoring throughout your placement
Pay
Five Education operates a PAYE payroll – the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin charges or employer’s NI. Please note, pay rate is illustrative and includes holiday pay.
Vetting
Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo checks including reference and TRA checks. If you do not have a non-voluntary enhanced DBS on the update service, a new DBS will need to be processed for £62.70, refunded after 20 days of work and once registered to the update service.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under-represented at this level
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