Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
Manchester SEN Specialist School | September 2025 Start (Earlier Start Available) | Up to £550 per week

Are you a graduate with a passion for supporting young people with special educational needs?

Do you have the emotional resilience, patience, and empathy to make a real difference in an SEN environment?

Would you thrive in a specialist setting, gaining experience that could launch a career in SEN teaching, psychology, or therapy?

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant – Manchester – September Start

A highly supportive and well-resourced SEN specialist school in Manchester is looking for a caring, proactive and emotionally intelligent Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for any graduate looking to build experience in the field of Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly for those interested in careers such as educational psychology, speech & language therapy, or SEN teaching.

Click ‘Apply Now’ to register your interest in this exciting Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role today!

About the School – Manchester SEN Setting

This specialist school serves a cohort of students aged 11–19 with a range of complex additional needs, including autism, social and emotional difficulties, speech and language impairments, and learning disabilities. The school provides a nurturing, inclusive and structured environment where pupils feel safe and supported to thrive.

Staff wellbeing and professional development are prioritised, and new Graduate SEN Teaching Assistants are given training, guidance and ongoing support from a dedicated SEN team.

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant – The Role

• Earn up to £550 per week
• Full-time, long-term Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role
• Work with students 1:1 and in small groups to support learning and development
• Support emotional regulation, communication, and daily routines
• Collaborate with SEN teachers and therapists to implement individual support plans
• Assist with classroom management and contribute to a positive learning environment
• Gain insight into intervention strategies, therapeutic approaches, and EHCP processes

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant – Person Specification

• Minimum 2:1 degree in Psychology, Education, Social Sciences or related fields preferred
• Experience working with young people with SEN (in any setting) is highly desirable
• High levels of empathy, patience, and resilience
• Confident, calm, and compassionate approach to behaviour and emotional needs
• A genuine passion for working in SEN education and helping vulnerable students succeed

This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role is a fantastic opportunity for anyone hoping to pursue a long-term career in SEN, mental health, or specialist education. You’ll gain vital, hands-on experience in a setting where your contribution will truly matter.

Apply today to be considered for this Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role at a Manchester SEN school – September 2025 start, with earlier starts available for outstanding candidates.

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant – Manchester Specialist School – Up to £550 per week

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