Graduate Disability Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 22 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £550 to £610 per week |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 October 2025 |
| Location: | M8 8AE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | KPI RECRUITING LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | AZgradSENDsuppmcr19-30266 |
Summary
Graduate Disability Support Assistant
Manchester Secondary School – £550–£610 per week
Are you a graduate of Psychology or similar, looking to gain hands-on experience supporting children with additional needs?
Maybe you’re hoping to progress into Social Care, Educational Psychology or SEN Teaching, and are seeking long-term experience to facilitate this?
Would you like to develop your skills in a Manchester secondary school as a Graduate Disability Support Assistant?
This Manchester school is seeking a dedicated Graduate Disability Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 7 pupil with muscular dystrophy who is wheelchair bound. This full-time role begins in September 2025 and offers between £550–£610 per week.
The Role – Graduate Disability Support Assistant:
As a Graduate Disability Support Assistant, you will be responsible for:
• Supporting a Year 7 pupil with muscular dystrophy
• Helping the child in and out of their wheelchair (manual handling training provided)
• Offering personal care when required
• Assisting with day-to-day activities in class
• Providing academic support as well as standard Teaching Assistant duties
This Graduate Disability Support Assistant role is ideal for graduates in Psychology, Counselling, or related fields who are looking to gain practical SEN experience before progressing into careers such as Educational Psychology, Counselling, or Support Work. As a Graduate Disability Support Assistant, you will support a particular child with their day-to-day needs as well as offering emotional support, and supporting in-class as a Teaching Assistant to ensure equal access to education.
What’s on Offer:
• Competitive pay of £550–£610 per week
• Full-time Graduate Disability Support Assistant role in a Manchester mainstream secondary
• Comprehensive training including manual handling and personal care
• Exposure to inclusive education and safeguarding practices
• Superb experience for future careers in SEN, Psychology, or Education
Candidate Requirements – Graduate Disability Support Assistant:
• Male candidate only (for personal care requirements)
• Psychology or related degree desirable
• Comfortable with personal care responsibilities
• Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs
• Eligible to work in the UK
This Graduate Disability Support Assistant role represents a fantastic opportunity to develop skills and experience in SEN and inclusive education. Apply today to join this Manchester school in September.
Graduate Disability Support Assistant – Manchester Secondary School – £550–£610 per week
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