Graduate Teaching Assistant — SEN Support & Classroom Aid

Aspire People; Hyndburn; On-site; GBP 12,915 - 18,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Opportunities across a range of school

Flexible working options

Ongoing support from consultants

Pathways into long term roles

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants to support schools across Bury and surrounding areas, including mainstream schools, SEN provisions, Pupil Referral Units and Alternative Provisions.

This role is ideal for graduates seeking hands-on experience working with children and young people with additional needs, helping develop classroom skills and supporting career paths in education, psychology and related fields.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant subject area.
• Interest in working with children or young people.
• Willingness to complete safeguarding and pre-employment checks.
• Proactive and reliable approach.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in lessons, adapting activities to suit individual needs.
• Provide 1:1 or small group intervention where required.
• Assist with behaviour support and emotional regulation.
• Use communication strategies and structured approaches.
• Support pupils across mainstream and specialist settings.
• Work as part of a team with teachers and support staff.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Interest in SEN

Calm and adaptable

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Job description

Aspire People is recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants to support schools across Bury and surrounding areas, including mainstream schools, SEN provisions, Pupil Referral Units and Alternative Provisions.

This role is ideal for graduates seeking hands-on experience working with children and young people with additional needs, helping develop classroom skills and supporting career paths in education, psychology and related fields.