Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant - Manchester

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistants - September Start
Mainstream Secondary Schools - Manchester
Short-term and Long-term Roles Available

Are you a recent Psychology graduate or hold a UK degree related to the national curriculum? Do you have a passion for supporting students with special educational needs and mental health challenges? Aspire People are looking for Graduate SEN Teaching Assistants to join mainstream secondary schools across Manchester for September starts.

These rewarding roles involve working 1:1 with students, supporting within school-based SEN hubs or alternative provision units. You'll play a key role in helping pupils with SEN, including SEMH needs, to achieve their full potential in a mainstream environment.

The ideal candidate will have:
* A UK degree in Psychology or a curriculum-related subject
* Previous experience supporting students with SEND (in school, care, or youth settings)
* A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
* Two years of referenceable experience
* A calm, patient, and resilient approach
* A genuine passion for making a difference in students' lives

What we offer:
* Long-term and short-term placements to suit your availability
* Opportunities across a range of inclusive and supportive secondary schools
* Excellent experience for those considering a career in educational psychology or teaching
* Competitive pay and ongoing support from our experienced consultants

If you're committed to supporting young people with additional needs and want to build a meaningful career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.