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# IT / Computer Science - Graduate Teaching Assistant

- **Company:** Step Into Teaching
- **Location:** East Grinstead, UK
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** £26,000.0 - £27,560.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Literacy, Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d06894596c850d9d

## About the Role

Are you a recent IT or Computer Science graduate passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs?

Considering a career in teaching, SEN support, educational technology, speech and language therapy, or educational psychology?

Step Into Teaching is offering a rewarding Learning Support Assistant and ICT/Computer Science Teaching Assistant roles within a SEN school in the East Grinstead, Haywards Heath, and West Hoathly area. This is a fantastic opportunity to build experience and make a genuine impact, while drawing on your ICT or Computer Science knowledge to support students in developing digital literacy, computing skills, and confidence across the curriculum.

What you'll gain:

 * Hands-on experience in a supportive school setting
 * Skills in communication, behaviour support, and differentiated learning
 * Opportunities to apply your ICT or Computer Science background to support computing lessons and technology-based learning
 * A strong foundation for future roles in SEN, education, or educational technology

You'll be working closely with teaching staff to help pupils access the curriculum, build confidence, and develop independence - while being part of a dedicated and pupil-focused team.

We're looking for empathetic, proactive, and committed ICT or Computer Science graduates who want to make a difference in the lives of young people., * Hold or be predicted a degree in ICT, Computer Science, Computing, Software Engineering, or a related subject (2:2 or above)

 * Be supportive, friendly, and approachable
 * Be resilient and motivated to support and inspire students to reach their full potential and strive to achieve excellence
 * Hold experience working with young people (preferable, but not essential)
 * Have a creative and reflective mindset within the classroom, with the ability to make ICT and Computer Science engaging and accessible
 * Be able to work as part of a team

## Description

* The ability to establish a warm, caring, and supportive relationship with pupils to support them and gain valuable one-to-one experience. This experience will allow you to gain insight into the day-to-day classroom environment and the role of a teacher.
 * The confidence to promote and encourage personal development in pupils whilst maintaining high expectations of behaviour.
 * Experience supporting students with digital skills, computing projects, and technology-enhanced learning.
 * September 2026 Start.
 * £500 - £530 per week - term time only.


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