SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for students with special educational needs across various schools in Stockport. The ideal candidate will possess a UK bachelor's degree related to SEN, previous experience with SEN children, and strong behaviour management skills. This role offers flexible working options and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Competitive pay

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• UK Bachelor's degree related to SEN like Psychology.
• Previous experience working with children with SEN in the UK is essential.
• Ability to provide two years of references.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for students with special educational needs.
• Assist in implementing EHCPs and behaviour management strategies.
• Build positive relationships to support students' academic development.

Skills

Experience with SEN children

Strong behaviour management skills

Patience and resilience

Education

UK Bachelor's degree related to SEN (e.g. Psychology)

Job description

Job description
SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support) - Stockport
Location: SEN/Primary/Secondary Schools across Stockport
Job Type: Long-term, Short-term & Daily Cover Available
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you an experienced SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role supporting students 1:1 in SEN schools across Manchester? Aspire People are currently recruiting for high-demand SEN 1:1 TA positions within alternative provisions, pupil referral units (PRUs), and mainstream schools ready for September 2025.

About the Role:
Provide 1:1 support for students with a range of special educational needs (SEN), including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and other learning difficulties.
Work within alternative provisions, PRUs, and mainstream schools, supporting students with challenging behaviour.
Assist in implementing EHCPs and individual behaviour management strategies.
Build positive relationships to support students' academic and personal development.
Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff to create a nurturing learning environment.

Requirements:
UK Bachelors degree related to SEN like Psychology
Previous experience working with children with SEN in the UK (essential).
Strong behaviour management skills - experience dealing with challenging behaviour is a must.
Patience, resilience, and a passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service. (or willing to pay for one)
Ability to provide two years of references.

What We Offer:
Flexible working options - long-term, short-term & daily cover available.
Opportunities to work in diverse educational settings across Manchester.
Competitive pay and ongoing professional development.
A dedicated consultant to support you in finding the right role.

If you have the experience and dedication to support students with SEN, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to join our team.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.