Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
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Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant – September 2025 Start
Are you a recent graduate looking to start your career in education or special educational needs? We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant and nurturing SEN school for children this September.
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Start Date: September 2025
Pay Rate: From £13.75 per hour
This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates in fields such as Education, Childcare, Psychology, Social Care, or Sociology who are eager to gain hands-on experience in a supportive school environment.
The Role:
You will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff to provide tailored support to children with a range of special educational needs. This includes assisting with learning activities, supporting emotional and social development, and helping to create a safe and engaging learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small group support for children with SEN.
- Assist the class teacher in delivering lessons and adapting materials where needed.
- Support pupils with personal care if required.
- Encourage the social and emotional development of pupils.
- Help manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
- Support with implementing individual education plans (IEPs).
The Ideal Candidate:
- A recent graduate with a degree in Education, Childcare, Psychology, Social Care, Sociology, or a related field.
- Passionate about supporting children with special educational needs.
- Patient, empathetic, and resilient with a positive attitude.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Previous experience working with children or young people (voluntary or paid) is desirable but not essential.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and welcoming school environment.
- Opportunities for further training and professional development.
- Small classes with plenty of support from experienced school staff.
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young learners.
- Competitive pay starting from £13.75 per hour.
If you are enthusiastic, caring, and ready to start your journey in SEN education, we would love to hear from you.
If you are interested in this position, please click apply now and we will be in contact within the next 48 hours to discuss next steps.
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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