Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant Opportunities

Are you finishing university this year and looking to start a meaningful, rewarding career? Do you want hands‑on experience that strengthens your CV, builds transferable skills and makes a real difference to children’s lives?

Teaching Personnel are looking for enthusiastic, motivated graduate Teaching Assistants to support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) across a range of primary, secondary and specialist schools in East Manchester.

Whether you’re a psychology, education, social sciences, health, sport or childhood studies student—or simply passionate about helping others—this is an excellent route into teaching, SEN support, educational psychology, youth work or social care.

Why this role is perfect for graduates

• Gain direct, practical experience working with children with a range of needs
• Build key skills for careers in education, psychology, therapy or social care
• Access free, accredited CPD training in SEN, behaviour support and safeguarding
• Work flexibly while transitioning from university into full‑time employment

What the role involves

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will help pupils access learning in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment. Your role may include:

• Working alongside teachers to support classroom activities
• Providing 1:1 or small‑group support for pupils with SEN (ASC, ADHD, communication & sensory needs, learning difficulties)
• Supporting emotional regulation, communication and routines
• Using creative approaches to make learning engaging and accessible
• Helping pupils with transitions, organisation and confidence
• Working with SENCOs and specialists such as speech therapists or behaviour teams

This is a fantastic opportunity to explore different career routes within education while developing confidence, resilience and professional skills.

What Teaching Personnel offer graduates

• Competitive weekly pay
• FREE CPD courses, including SEN training, behaviour management, safeguarding & more
• Opportunities for long-term placements or permanent roles
• A consultant who will guide you through school experience, interviews and next steps
• Flexible schedules that fit your availability
• A welcoming path into inclusive, supportive school environments

Who we’re looking for

We welcome applications from graduates in:

• Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies
• Social Sciences, Criminology, Health & Social Care
• Sport, Youth Work, Sociology
• Or anyone passionate about supporting young people

You’ll be a great fit if you are:

• Positive, patient and eager to learn
• Comfortable supporting behaviour, communication & sensory needs
• Resilient, reliable and proactive
• Available Monday–Friday, 8:30–15:30
• Willing to apply for (or already have) an Enhanced DBS

No prior school experience is required—just a genuine desire to support children and grow professionally.

Ready to begin your journey after university?

Start building your career with experience that truly matters.
Apply today to join Teaching Personnel and start supporting students today!

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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