Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Salford Secondary School – Up to £550 per week – Full-Time

Do you have a 2:1 or higher degree and a passion for supporting young people with additional needs?

Would you like to gain hands-on classroom experience before pursuing teacher training, educational psychology, or a career in SEN support?

Are you resilient, empathetic, and motivated to help every student succeed?

A welcoming and inclusive mainstream secondary school in Salford is looking for a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate who wants to make a difference in the lives of pupils with a range of special educational needs.

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

The Role – Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant:
As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work with students aged 11–16 with additional learning needs, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and social, emotional, or mental health challenges. You’ll provide targeted 1:1 support, deliver small-group interventions, and adapt classroom resources to ensure all pupils can access learning.

This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant position is particularly suited to Psychology, Education, or core subject graduates who are considering careers in SEN teaching, speech and language therapy, or child psychology.

What’s on Offer:

• Full-time, long-term Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role (Monday–Friday)
• Earn up to £550 per week
• Based in a supportive Salford mainstream secondary school
• Ongoing CPD and mentoring from experienced SEN staff
• Excellent preparation for PGCE, MSc, or other professional pathways
• Placement beginning September 2025 with opportunities for progression

Ideal Candidate – Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Degree (2:1 or higher preferred) in Psychology, Education, or a core subject
• Strong communication, empathy, and teamwork skills
• Resilient, patient, and confident in supporting students with additional needs
• Previous experience in care, tutoring, or youth work is beneficial but not essential
• Must have UK work eligibility (no visa sponsorship available)

This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role in Salford offers fantastic school-based experience and the chance to make a direct impact on young people’s lives.

Apply today to be considered for this Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant position starting September 2025.

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant – Salford Secondary School – Up to £550 per week

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