Graduate Teaching Assistant - SEN/SEMH Experience

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

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking motivated graduates for full-time Teaching Assistant roles supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges starting in September 2025. This position offers valuable experience, a competitive weekly pay, and free training opportunities, ideal for those pursuing careers in teaching or educational psychology.

Benefits

Free CPD training

Ongoing support from a consultant

Weekly pay inclusive of holiday pay

Qualifications

• A degree in Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies, or Criminology is required.
• Genuine interest in working with children with SEN/SEMH needs.
• Previous experience in care or tutoring desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 5–19 with additional needs including autism and ADHD.
• Work closely with teachers and therapists.
• Deliver tailored interventions and promote emotional regulation.

Skills

Communication

Resilience

Caring Approach

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Education

Degree in Childhood Studies

Degree in Criminology

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 / Salford / Bolton / Wigan Areas)

• 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

• 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)

• 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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