Graduate TAs

Graduate Opportunities – Teaching Assistant Roles Supporting SEND Students

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

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!

What can Five Education offer you?

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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.