SEN Graduate Inclusion Support Assistant

Graduate Inclusion Support Assistant

Full-Time | Immediate & Ongoing Opportunities | Manchester

Kick-Start Your Career in SEN Education with Teaching Personnel

Are you a recent graduate looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same?

Do you want to gain hands-on experience supporting children and young people with additional needs while building a strong foundation for a future career in education, psychology, therapy, social work, or mental health services?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Graduate Inclusion Support Assistants to work within specialist SEN schools across Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to join supportive school teams and make a genuine difference to pupils with a range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), speech and language difficulties, sensory needs, and complex learning needs.

As an Inclusion Support Assistant, you'll help create an environment where every pupil feels understood, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

The Role

You will play an essential role in supporting pupils throughout the school day by:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for students with additional needs.
• Building positive relationships that promote confidence, engagement, and wellbeing.
• Supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom.
• Encouraging participation in learning, social activities, and enrichment opportunities.
• Assisting students with emotional regulation and developing coping strategies.
• Supporting teachers in adapting lessons and resources to suit individual learning styles.
• Helping pupils develop communication, social, and independence skills.
• Acting as a positive role model and mentor throughout the school day.
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.

Who We're Looking For

This opportunity is ideal for graduates from disciplines such as:

• Psychology
• Criminology
• Education Studies
• Childhood Studies
• Sociology
• Health & Social Care
• Sports Science
• Youth Work

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs.
• Positive, resilient, and adaptable.
• Strong communicators with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Eager to learn and develop within specialist education settings.
• Confident working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Interested in pursuing a long-term career supporting children and young people.

Previous experience through volunteering, coaching, tutoring, mentoring, youth work, care work, or university placements is highly desirable.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

✅ Competitive weekly PAYE pay

✅ Full-time opportunities with immediate and ongoing starts

✅ Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

✅ Free and discounted CPD courses

✅ Specialist SEN, safeguarding, and behaviour management training

✅ Access to schools across Manchester and Greater Manchester

✅ Long-term and permanent career opportunities

✅ CV guidance and interview preparation

✅ Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

✅ Excellent experience for aspiring Teachers, Educational Psychologists, Therapists, Counsellors, and Social Workers

Begin a Career That Matters

This is more than a graduate role. It's an opportunity to gain valuable experience, inspire young people, and play a key role in helping pupils overcome barriers to success.

Apply today with Teaching Personnel to become a Graduate Inclusion Support Assistant and start making a lasting difference in SEN schools across 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.
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