Graduate SEN & SEMH Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant – SEN & SEMH Schools | Greater Manchester

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people? If you're looking to start or develop a rewarding career in education, Teaching Personnel has an exciting opportunity for you.

We are currently seeking recent graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Education, Health & Social Care, and related disciplines to support students within SEN and SEMH schools across Greater Manchester. This role offers invaluable experience working with children and young people with a range of additional needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)
• Physical Disabilities
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Challenging behaviours

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students’ academic progress, social development, and overall wellbeing within a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Your Responsibilities

✅ Support students through both 1:1 and small-group interventions to promote academic and social development.

✅ Implement positive behaviour management strategies to help students regulate their emotions and engage effectively in learning.

✅ Adapt and differentiate learning resources to meet individual student needs.

✅ Collaborate with teachers, teaching assistants, SENCOs, and wider school staff to ensure students receive the support they require.

✅ Foster a nurturing, supportive, and engaging learning environment where every child feels valued, heard, and encouraged to succeed.

The Ideal Candidate

✅ Holds a degree in Psychology, Education, Social Sciences, Health & Social Care, or a related field.

✅ Has previous experience working with children or young people.

✅ Demonstrates a confident, proactive, and compassionate approach.

✅ Has an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or is willing to obtain one.

✅ Possesses experience of, or a strong understanding of, SEN and SEMH needs.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

✅ Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities to suit your availability.

✅ Gain valuable experience within supportive and rewarding educational settings.

✅ Dedicated support from an experienced consultant throughout your recruitment journey and placement.

✅ Competitive rates of pay with weekly payment.

✅ Access to ongoing free and discounted CPD and SEN-specific training courses.

If you're ready to make a positive impact and build a fulfilling career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with Teaching Personnel and take the next step in your professional journey.

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.
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