Graduate SEN Learning Support Assistant

Start Your Career Supporting Young People with Additional Needs

East Manchester | Perfect for future SEN Teachers, Educational Psychologists & Inclusion Specialists

Are you finishing university and looking for a role where you can make a real difference?
Do you want hands‑on experience in SEN and SEMH specialist schools supporting children with additional needs, behavioural challenges and diverse learning profiles?

This is your chance to begin a meaningful, rewarding career with Teaching Personnel helping pupils who need patience, understanding and the right support to thrive.

About the Role

Through Teaching Personnel you’ll work in specialist schools, PRUs and inclusion units supporting pupils aged 5–16 with:

• Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs (SEMH)
• Autism & ADHD
• Learning difficulties
• Behavioural and communication needs
• Trauma or attachment‑related barriers

You will:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Use trauma‑informed and restorative approaches
• Help pupils with emotional regulation and classroom engagement
• Work alongside teachers, behaviour mentors and SEN specialists
• Contribute to supportive, structured and nurturing learning environments

No two days are the same — and every small breakthrough counts.

Why Graduates Love This Path

If you're passionate about SEND, Teaching Personnel gives you the real‑world experience that SEN schools value most.

You’ll receive:

• FREE training in trauma‑informed practice, behaviour support & mental health
• Coaching and support from a consultant specialising in SEN/SEMH
• Opportunities to work in a range of specialist provisions
• Flexible roles + competitive weekly pay
• Long‑term placement opportunities for the right graduates

Perfect experience if you’re aspiring to:

• SEN Teaching (QTS)
• SENCO or Inclusion roles
• Behaviour Mentor / Pastoral Support
• Educational or Clinical Psychology
• Youth Work or Therapeutic Roles

Who We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from graduates studying:

• Education
• Psychology
• Youth Work
• Criminology
• Childhood Studies
• Social Sciences
• Sport
• Or any degree focused on people, behaviour or development

You should be:

• Supportive, patient and emotionally resilient
• Passionate about helping young people overcome barriers
• Open to specialist SEN/SEMH training
• Available Monday–Friday (8:30–3:30)
• Willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you want to begin a career that truly matters — where every day you support young people to grow, learn and achieve — this is the perfect first step.

Apply today and start your journey supporting SEN specialist schools across East Manchester.

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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