Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Burnley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive secondary school in Burnley seeks a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant starting September 2025. This role offers recent graduates the chance to support students with special educational needs and gain meaningful experience in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Training and support from experienced professionals

Warm school environment with commitment to inclusion

Valuable experience for related careers

Qualifications

• Recent graduates passionate about inclusive education.
• Any experience in a school or care setting is beneficial.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students.
• Work with the SEN team and teachers to implement strategies.
• Support emotional and social development of pupils.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant – Secondary School (Burnley)
Pay: £13.75 per hour
Location: Burnley, Lancashire
Start Date: September 2025

A supportive and forward-thinking secondary school in Burnley is seeking a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join its dedicated team from September. This is a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates who are passionate about inclusive education and want to gain meaningful experience supporting students with special educational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with a range of additional needs.
• Work closely with the school’s SEN team and teaching staff to implement support strategies.
• Encourage student engagement, confidence, and independence in and out of the classroom.
• Help to adapt learning materials to meet individual needs.
• Support the emotional and social development of pupils.

Requirements:

• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree.
• A strong interest in SEN and inclusive education.
• Empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and build positive relationships with students.
• Any experience in a school or care setting is beneficial but not essential.

What We Offer:

• £13.75 per hour pay rate.
• A warm and welcoming school environment with a strong commitment to inclusion.
• Training and support from experienced SEN professionals.
• Valuable experience for those considering a career in educational psychology, speech and language therapy, or teaching.

The school is located in a modern setting in Burnley with excellent facilities, including access to specialist resources designed to support learners with diverse needs. It is easily accessible via public transport and close to community services.

If you are interested in this position, please click apply now and we will be in contact within the next 48 hours to discuss next steps.

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