Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

KPI RECRUITING LTD; Great Notley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 7 pupil with muscular dystrophy at a Manchester secondary school. This full-time role starts in September 2025, offering £550–£610 per week. Candidates should have a degree in Psychology and qualities such as compassion and resilience to provide exceptional support in an inclusive educational setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Weekly pay

CPD and mentoring

Preparation for postgraduate studies

Qualifications

• Graduate in Psychology or related field highly desirable.
• Right to work in the UK needed; visa sponsorship unavailable.
• Ability to assist with personal care and mobility.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support to a Year 7 pupil with muscular dystrophy.
• Assist with mobility and personal care.
• Deliver academic support across a range of subjects.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Resilience

Confidence with young people

Education

Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Overview

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant – Manchester Secondary School – £550–£610 per week

Are you a Psychology graduate or someone with a related degree looking to gain hands-on SEN experience? Would you like to support pupils with additional needs in a mainstream secondary school as a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant?

A welcoming Manchester secondary school is recruiting a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a Year 7 pupil who has muscular dystrophy and requires daily personal care. This full-time role starts in September 2025 and offers £550–£610 per week.

The Role – Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

• Provide tailored 1:1 support to a Year 7 pupil with muscular dystrophy
• Assist with mobility and personal care (full manual handling training provided)
• Support the pupil with day-to-day activities in and out of class
• Deliver academic support across a range of subjects
• Carry out standard Teaching Assistant duties within the classroom

This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant position is ideally suited to Psychology graduates or those considering careers in Educational Psychology, Counselling, Youth Work, or Support roles. It offers exceptional experience in SEN, safeguarding, and inclusive education.

What’s on Offer

• Full-time, long-term Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant position in a Manchester secondary school
• Weekly pay between £550–£610
• Comprehensive training including manual handling, personal care, and safeguarding
• Superb CPD and mentoring from experienced SEN staff
• Valuable preparation for postgraduate study or careers in SEN and psychology

Ideal Candidate – Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

• Male graduate only (due to personal care responsibilities)
• Degree in Psychology or a related field is highly desirable
• Compassionate, patient, and resilient character
• Confident working with young people with additional needs
• Must have the right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship unavailable)

This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role is a rare and rewarding opportunity to make a real difference while gaining first-hand SEN experience. Apply now to join this Manchester secondary school in September 2025.

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant – Manchester Secondary School – £550–£610 per week

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