Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
Start Your Career in Education & Psychology
Manchester
Full-time | Term-time
Just finished your degree and wondering what’s next? If you’re curious about psychology in practice, passionate about inclusion, or thinking about a future in teaching, educational psychology, therapy or mental health, this could be the perfect first step.
support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Dyslexia, Speech & Language needs, SEMH, anxiety and learning difficulties. As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll gain hands‑on, real‑world experience that no textbook can offer.
Why SEN Is an Amazing Graduate Career Start
- Build practical experience relevant to psychology, education, therapy and social work
- Develop in‑demand skills: communication, behaviour management, emotional intelligence
- Make a genuine difference to children’s lives early in your career
- Perfect experience for PGCE routes, Educational Psychology Doctorates, SEN Teaching or Mental Health roles
- Every day is varied, rewarding and packed with purpose
Your Role in School
- Provide 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with SEN
- Support learning, engagement and emotional regulation in and out of the classroom
- Assist teachers with individual education plans (IEPs/EHCPs)
- Use positive reinforcement and inclusive strategies to build confidence
- Support pupils during less structured times (breaks, transitions, interventions)
- Observe, record and feedback on pupil progress and behaviour
- Be a consistent, positive and motivating presence in the school day
✅ Who This Role Is Perfect For
- Recent graduates (or those graduating soon!)
- Patient, empathetic and confident communicators
- Curious about how children learn and develop
- Considering a career in teaching, SEN, mental health, therapy or psychology
- Willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS (or already on the Update Service)
No classroom experience required – attitude, energy and willingness to learn matter most.
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
- Entry‑level graduate-friendly roles across SEN and mainstream schools
- Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
- A dedicated consultant who supports you from CV to classroom
- FREE CPD training (Safeguarding, SEN awareness, behaviour strategies)
- Flexible placements to suit your goals
- Opportunities to move into long‑term or permanent roles
- Experience that looks great on your CV and future applications
✨ Kick‑Start a Career That Matters
If you’re looking to kick start your career and want a role that’s meaningful, hands‑on and genuinely impactful, SEN education is an incredible place to begin.
Apply today with Teaching Personnel and turn your degree into a career that makes a difference—one pupil at a time
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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