Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £500 to £560 per week |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | BL9 0ST |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | KPI RECRUITING LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | JIHsentaBUR21/01-30266 |
Summary
Are you a recent Education or Psychology graduate looking to gain hands-on experience with children who have additional needs?
Do you want to develop skills that will support a future career in clinical, educational, or child psychology?
Are you a compassionate individual who can build a trusting relationship with a child who needs consistency and emotional support?
A warm, welcoming mainstream primary school in Bury is looking to appoint a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with ADHD, ASD, and a range of additional SEN needs. This is a full-time role starting immediately, offering exceptional exposure to SEN, behaviour support, and mental health in an educational 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
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)
The Role – Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work 1:1 with bright but vulnerable pupils who need help regulating emotions, staying engaged in lessons, and feeling secure in their learning environment. A patient, empathetic, and calm approach is essential, as the foundation of this role is building a strong, trusting relationship with the children.
You will work closely with the school’s SENDCo, receiving guidance, coaching, and regular support, allowing you to develop meaningful SEN expertise. When the pupil is on-task in class, you will also work as a general classroom Teaching Assistant—perfect for anyone exploring a future in teaching, therapy, or educational support.
This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role provides invaluable real-world experience for graduates hoping to pursue careers in psychology, mental health, SEN support, or child-focused clinical professions.
If this Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunity sounds right for you, click Apply Now to send your CV to Jo at KPi Education and begin making an impact.
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