Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Manchester seeks a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant. You will support pupils with special educational needs, including autism and ADHD, providing tailored assistance to enhance their learning and life skills. Ideal candidates hold a degree (2:1 or above) and share a passion for working with young people. This role offers ongoing training, a supportive environment, and earnings of up to £550 per week. Start date is September 2025.

Benefits

Ongoing CPD and training

Supportive school environment

Preparation for careers in education, psychology, or therapy

Qualifications

• Degree (2:1 or above) required.
• Passion for working with young people with additional needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils accessing the curriculum.
• Support emotional regulation and independence.
• Build strong relationships with students, teachers, and families.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Passion for working with young people

Resilience

Patience

Education

Degree (2:1 or above)

Psychology or related subjects

Job description

Overview

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant – Manchester Specialist School – Up to £550 per week – Full-Time

Do you hold a 2:1 or higher degree and want to make a difference to young people’s lives?

Are you looking to gain hands-on experience as a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant before pursuing a career in teaching, psychology, or therapy?

Would you like to work in a specialist SEN school with excellent training, mentoring, and career development opportunities?

A supportive specialist school in Manchester is seeking a dedicated Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team in September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with pupils aged 11–19 who have a wide range of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, and complex learning needs.

The Role

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work 1:1 and with small groups of pupils to provide tailored support, helping them to access the curriculum and build vital life skills. You’ll support classroom learning, deliver interventions, and promote emotional regulation and independence. The Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role also involves building strong relationships with students, teachers, and families to ensure every young person has the chance to thrive.

This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role is particularly well-suited to graduates in Psychology, Education, or related fields who want to gain invaluable experience working in SEN before pursuing careers such as Educational Psychology, SEN teaching, Speech & Language Therapy, or social care.

What’s on Offer

• Full-time, long-term Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role (Monday–Friday)
• Earn up to £550 per week
• Placement starting September 2025
• Ongoing CPD, training, and mentoring provided by experienced SEN professionals
• Supportive and welcoming specialist SEN school in Manchester
• Fantastic preparation for careers in education, psychology, or therapy

Ideal Candidate

• Degree (2:1 or above) required, Psychology or related subjects advantageous
• Passion for working with young people with additional needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills suited to a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role
• Resilient, patient, and proactive when faced with challenges
• Previous experience in SEN, care, youth work, or education is beneficial but not essential
• Must have the right to work in the UK (unfortunately, no visa sponsorship available)

Becoming a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant in this Manchester specialist school is an incredible opportunity to gain first-hand experience supporting young people while building skills that will benefit you in any future career.

Apply today to secure your place as a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant in Manchester this September.

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant – Manchester Specialist SEN School – Up to £550 per week

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