Have you recently completed a degree in Education or Psychology and want to gain practical experience supporting children with additional needs?

Are you looking to build skills that will help you pursue a career in education, clinical work, or child psychology?

Do you have the empathy and patience to form a consistent, trusting relationship with pupils who require emotional and behavioural support?

A welcoming mainstream primary school in Bury is seeking a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team, supporting pupils with ADHD, ASD, and a variety of other SEN needs. This full-time role starts immediately and provides valuable hands-on experience in SEN support, behaviour management, and mental health within a school setting.

What’s on Offer

• Full-time Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role (Monday–Friday)
• Earn between £500-£560 per week (dependant on experience)
• Based in a caring and well-led primary school
• Superb training and mentoring directly from an experienced SENDCo
• Exposure to a wide range of SEN and behaviour strategies
• Long-term placement starting ASAP
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Ideal Candidate – Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

• Minimum 2:1 degree (Psychology and Education graduates preferred)
• Empathetic, patient, and able to build meaningful relationships with children
• Strong communication and emotional intelligence
• Previous experience supporting children (tutoring, SEN work, youth work) is highly desirable
• Motivated to pursue a career related to SEN, mental health, or education
• Must have the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)

In this Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role, you will provide one-to-one support for pupils who are bright but require extra guidance to manage their emotions, stay focused in lessons, and feel secure in their learning environment. A calm, patient, and empathetic approach is key, as the foundation of the position is building strong, trusting relationships with the children you support.

You will work closely with the school’s SENDCo, receiving mentoring, coaching, and ongoing guidance to develop practical expertise in special educational needs. When pupils are fully engaged in class, you will also assist as a general classroom teaching assistant—making this Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role ideal for anyone considering a future in teaching, therapy, or educational support.

This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role offers invaluable hands-on experience for graduates interested in psychology, mental health, SEN provision, or other child-focused professions.

If you are ready to step into this rewarding Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant position, click Apply Now to send your CV to Jo at KPI Education and start making a real impact.

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