Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £500 to £560 per week |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | M3 6DD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | KPI RECRUITING LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | JIHSenSAL1901-30266 |
Summary
Have you recently completed your degree and feel drawn to a career in primary education where you can truly transform children's lives?
Would you like practical experience working with young learners who have complex special educational needs and challenging behaviours?
Are you eager to establish a solid groundwork for a future in teaching, educational psychology, or therapeutic work?
A supportive primary school in Salford is seeking a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to work with students who have ADHD, autism, and various other special educational needs for the remainder of this school year.
What’s on offer:
• Full-time Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role (Monday–Friday) Starting ASAP
• Earn between £500 - £560 per week
• 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
• Interviewing ASAP
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)
This school takes pride in fostering a secure, positive learning atmosphere. They design educational experiences specifically matched to each pupil's requirements, equipping children with the tools to become confident, self-reliant learners who will flourish in the wider world. As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll have opportunities to collaborate with experienced professionals and acquire extremely valuable practical knowledge.
You'll collaborate directly with the school's SENDCo, benefiting from mentorship, professional development, and ongoing assistance that will help you build substantial expertise in special educational needs. This represents an excellent chance to apply your academic knowledge in real-world contexts, accumulate meaningful practical experience, and position yourself for a fulfilling career in the education sector.
Located in Salford, the school embraces a varied community and provides an encouraging educational setting that motivates everyone to reach their potential and excel. This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity is ideally suited to individuals aspiring toward careers in psychology, mental health services, SEN provision, or child-centred clinical fields.
Submit your application today to be reviewed for this fulfilling Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity at a welcoming primary school in Salford.
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