Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) at a secondary school in Warrington. This full-time role starting in September 2025 involves working closely with students who have needs including Autism and ADHD. Ideal candidates are compassionate graduates with experience in youth support. This role offers a great opportunity for those looking to gain experience before pursuing a career in teaching or psychology.

Benefits

Free child protection and prevent duty training

Full assistance for DBS check

Qualifications

• Graduates with relevant experience supporting young people with additional needs.
• Individuals from youth work, residential care, or school-based backgrounds are preferred.
• Confident communicators with the ability to follow guidance from educational staff.

Responsibilities

• Support a designated group of students with SEN across a range of lessons.
• Work under the direction of the SENCO, providing in-class and targeted support.
• Assist in focused support for English and Humanities subjects.

Skills

Confidence

Compassion

Resilience

Adaptability

Education

University degree

Job description

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Teaching Personnel are currently working in partnership with a secondary school in Warrington, who are seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). This is a full-time role starting in September 2025, continuing for the full academic year in the first instance.

We’re looking to speak with confident and compassionate graduates who have experience supporting young people with additional needs – whether in a school setting, care environment, or other youth-based roles.

The successful Graduate SEN TA will work under the direction of the school’s SENCO and be responsible for supporting a designated group of students across a range of lessons. You’ll be working with students who have additional needs such as Autism, ADHD, and challenging behaviour, providing both in-class support and targeted intervention sessions.

This opportunity is ideal for graduates who are passionate about inclusion and looking to gain hands-on experience in education before pursuing a career in teaching, psychology, or SEN support.

Key aspects of the role:

• Full-time SEN Teaching Assistant position starting September 2025
• Based in a well-supported secondary school in Warrington
• Supporting a specific cohort of students with SEN, both 1:1 and in class
• Working alongside the SENCO, Learning Support Manager, and a wider inclusion team
• Focused support in English and Humanities, with opportunities across other subjects
• Pay dependent on experience – up to £1,350 per month

Who we’re looking for:

• Graduates with relevant experience supporting young people with additional needs
• Individuals from youth work, residential care, or school-based backgrounds
• Confident communicators who can follow guidance from teachers and SEN staff
• Compassionate, resilient, and adaptable individuals with a real passion for helping others

Schoollocation and accessibility:
The school is based in Warrington and is easily accessible by both car and public transport. It’s ideally located for those travelling from Lymm, Irlam, Urmston, and surrounding areas, with free on-site parking and strong transport links to the M62 and M6.

If you’re a graduate with the relevant experience and would like to be considered for this exciting SEN support role, please apply now with your CV using the link below.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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