Graduate Teaching Assistant - SEN/SEMH Experience

Teaching Personnel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking recent graduates to work as Graduate Teaching Assistants in Manchester, supporting children with special needs. This full-time role starting in September 2025 offers competitive pay and valuable training opportunities in education and mental health.

Benefits

Free CPD training

Ongoing support from consultants

Opportunities for permanent roles

Qualifications

• Degree in fields related to education or psychology is required.
• Interest in working with SEN/SEMH children is essential.
• Experience in care, youth work, or tutoring is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 5–19 with autism, ADHD, anxiety, and behavioral challenges.
• Work closely with teachers and therapists to deliver interventions.
• Build positive relationships to support student development.

Skills

Communication

Resilience

Caring

Education

Degree in Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies, Criminology, or related field

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Graduate Teaching Assistant - SEN/SEMH Experience, Manchester

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Client:

Teaching Personnel

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a recent or soon-to-be graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in education or mental health?
Teaching Personnel are recruiting passionate and motivated graduates to work as Teaching Assistants in SEN (Special Educational Needs) and SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school settings this September.

(Warrington / Wigan / Bolton / Salford Areas)

About the Role:

Support pupils aged 5–19 with additional needs including autism, ADHD, anxiety, and behavioural challenges

Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals

Help deliver tailored interventions and promote emotional regulation

Build positive relationships and support student development, both academically and personally

Opportunities available in specialist schools, sixth form provisions, and alternative education settings

What We’re Looking For:

A degree in Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies, Criminology, or a related field

A genuine interest in working with children and young people with SEN/SEMH needs

Strong communication, resilience, and a caring, consistent approach

Previous experience in care, youth work, tutoring, or schools (desirable but not essential)

What We Offer:

Full-time roles starting in September 2025

Competitive weekly pay and ongoing support from your consultant

Access to free CPD training including safeguarding, behaviour management, and Autism Awareness

Ideal foundation for careers in teaching, educational psychology, counselling, or therapy

This is a fantastic opportunity to build valuable experience while making a real difference in young people’s lives.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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