Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A specialist education recruitment firm in Manchester is seeking a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive specialist school environment. The role offers a salary of up to £550 per week, extensive training, and a chance to positively impact the lives of young people with special educational needs. Ideal for graduates in Psychology or related fields, this full-time position will begin in September 2025.

Benefits

Up to £550 per week

Extensive CPD training

Supportive school environment

Qualifications

• Degree preferably in Psychology or related field.
• Experience with young people, particularly those with additional needs.
• Right to work in the UK essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with emotional regulation and communication development.
• Support personalized learning tasks and classroom engagement.
• Help deliver interventions for cognitive, social, or behavioral progress.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Effective Communication

Proactivity

Education

Degree at 2:1 or above

Job description

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Manchester Specialist School – Up to £550 per week – Full-Time

Are you a graduate with a passion for supporting young people with special educational needs?

Do you want to build essential experience for future careers in Educational Psychology, SEN teaching, Speech & Language Therapy, or mental health?

Would you thrive in a specialist setting where every day brings new learning opportunities?

A welcoming and well‑resourced specialist SEN school in Manchester is recruiting a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025. The school supports students aged 11–19 with a broad range of learning needs, providing a structured yet nurturing environment ideal for staff development.

The Role – Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work directly with students who require additional support to access learning. You will assist with emotional regulation, communication development, personalised tasks, and general classroom engagement. You may also help deliver interventions designed to support cognitive, social, or behavioural progress.

This role is perfectly suited to Psychology, Education, or Health graduates wanting practical experience in SEN before progressing to postgraduate training or a long‑term career within the field.

What’s on Offer

• Full‑time Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role (Mon–Fri)
• Earn up to £550 per week
• Supportive specialist school environment in Manchester
• Extensive CPD, including behaviour strategies and SEN‑focused training
• Fantastic experience for candidates pursuing psychology or therapy careers
• Long‑term role beginning September 2025

Ideal Candidate – Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

• Degree at 2 : 1 or above (Psychology preferred but all subjects considered)
• Compassionate, resilient, and patient
• Able to build rapport with young people with additional needs
• Confident communicator with a proactive mindset
• Right to work in the UK essential

This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role in Manchester provides valuable exposure to specialist education while allowing you to make a genuine impact on young people’s lives.

Apply now to secure your place as a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant in Manchester.