Graduate Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Oldham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training and development opportunities

Long-term role potential

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Oldham is seeking a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with ASC and SLCN in a specialist school for ages 4-19. You will work closely with teachers, therapists and families to deliver personalised support, helping pupils progress academically, socially and emotionally.

The role is full-time, temporary with long-term potential, and offers weekly pay and access to training and development for graduates aiming to build careers in education, psychology or SEN

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs is essential.
• Experience may come from paid roles, placements, volunteering or mentoring.
• Passion for SEN support and a proactive attitude are expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group interventions for pupils with SEN.
• Deliver learning adaptations to meet sensory, communication and cognitive needs.
• Utilise specialist communication tools (PECS, AAC, visual timetables, sensory resources).
• Support pupils with both regulated and dysregulated behaviours using positive strategies.
• Assist with lesson preparation and maintain a safe, inclusive classroom environment.
• Encourage independence and social development through consistent routines and relationships.

Skills

Confident communication

Proactive

Patient

Resilient

Team player

Flexible

Education

A degree in Psychology or Education-related field

Job description

Location: Oldham

Start Date: September

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting a dedicated, resilient and enthusiastic Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist school in Oldham, supporting pupils across both primary and secondary age ranges.

This specialist provision supports young people aged 4-19 with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), offering a high-quality alternative to mainstream education. The school places strong emphasis on inclusion, emotional wellbeing, and preparing pupils for adulthood in a safe and nurturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates with relevant experience supporting children, young people or individuals with Special Educational Needs who are looking to gain specialist school-based experience before progressing into careers such as Teaching, Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or wider SEN services.

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with complex additional needs. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, support staff and families to deliver structured, personalised support that enables each pupil to progress academically, socially and emotionally at their own pace.

You will help create a positive and engaging learning environment where pupils feel safe, respected and encouraged to develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.

• Providing tailored support to pupils with SEN
• Delivering 1:1 and small group interventions, adapting learning to meet sensory, communication and cognitive needs
• Using specialist communication tools such as PECS, AAC systems, visual timetables and sensory resources
• Supporting pupils during both regulated and dysregulated behaviours using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
• Assisting with lesson preparation and maintaining a safe, inclusive classroom environment
• Encouraging independence, emotional regulation, confidence and social development through consistent routines and positive relationships
• Supporting with personal care where required, including toileting, feeding, mobility and changing

• A degree in Psychology, Education Studies, Childhood Studies, Health & Social Care, Sociology, Criminology, Sports Coaching, Social Sciences or a related field is desirable
• Previous experience supporting children, young people or individuals with Special Educational Needs is essential
• Experience may have been gained through paid employment, university placements, volunteering, tutoring, mentoring, youth work, coaching or care settings
• Confident, proactive and able to take initiative
• Patient, flexible and resilient with a strong passion for SEN support
• Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Willing to support pupils with personal care and physical needs
• Available full-time and committed to a long-term role

• Long-term, full-time opportunities within specialist education settings
• Ongoing guidance from a dedicated recruitment consultant
• Competitive pay rates with weekly pay
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• Valuable experience for graduates looking to build careers within education, psychology, therapy and SEN services
• The chance to make a meaningful, long-term impact on pupils' lives

If you are a graduate with relevant experience and a passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

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.