Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A Manchester secondary school is seeking a Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant to provide support for a Year 7 pupil with muscular dystrophy. This full-time role offers £550–£610 per week and begins in September 2025. Ideal candidates are psychology graduates, dedicated to supporting young people with additional needs. Extensive training will be provided.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive training

Exposure to inclusive education

Qualifications

• Graduate in Psychology or similar field preferred.
• Must be comfortable with personal care responsibilities.
• Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 7 pupil with muscular dystrophy.
• Help the child in and out of their wheelchair.
• Offer personal care when required.

Skills

Support for children with additional needs

Personal care

Communication

Education

Psychology or related degree

Job description

Overview

Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant

Manchester Secondary School – £550–£610 per week

Are you a graduate of Psychology or similar, looking to gain hands-on experience supporting children with additional needs?

Maybe you’re hoping to progress into Social Care, Educational Psychology or SEN Teaching, and are seeking long-term experience to facilitate this?

Would you like to develop your skills in a Manchester secondary school as a Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant?

This Manchester school is seeking a dedicated Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 7 pupil with muscular dystrophy who is wheelchair bound. This full-time role begins in September 2025 and offers between £550–£610 per week.

The Role – Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant

As a Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting a Year 7 pupil with muscular dystrophy
• Helping the child in and out of their wheelchair (manual handling training provided)
• Offering personal care when required
• Assisting with day-to-day activities in class
• Providing academic support as well as standard Teaching Assistant duties

This Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant role is ideal for graduates in Psychology, Counselling, or related fields who are looking to gain practical SEN experience before progressing into careers such as Educational Psychology, Counselling, or Support Work. As a Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant, you will support a particular child with their day-to-day needs as well as offering emotional support, and supporting in-class as a Teaching Assistant to ensure equal access to education.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive pay of £550–£610 per week
• Full-time Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant role in a Manchester mainstream secondary
• Comprehensive training including manual handling and personal care
• Exposure to inclusive education and safeguarding practices
• Superb experience for future careers in SEN, Psychology, or Education

Candidate Requirements – Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant

• Male candidate only (for personal care requirements)
• Psychology or related degree desirable
• Comfortable with personal care responsibilities
• Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs
• Eligible to work in the UK

This Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant role represents a fantastic opportunity to develop skills and experience in SEN and inclusive education. Apply today to join this Manchester school in September.

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

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