Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

SEMH Focus - Specialist SEN School - Trafford - Up to £600 per week - Full-Time

Are you a graduate keen to support young people with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges?

Do you have the resilience, confidence, and presence to succeed in a specialist school setting?

A specialist SEN school in Trafford is looking to appoint a committed and driven Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to work with pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, alongside challenging behaviour. If you are a resilient, reliable individual looking to make a real difference to the lives of students with SEMH, apply now.

The Role - Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils aged 11-16 through 1:1 and small-group interventions, helping them engage with learning and develop more positive behaviours.

A key focus of this Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role is managing challenging behaviour using clear, consistent strategies. You will support pupils with emotional regulation, helping them remain engaged and make progress both academically and personally.

You will also act as a strong and positive role model, building trusting relationships with pupils who require structure, patience, and encouragement to succeed.

This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role is ideal for graduates looking to progress into Educational Psychology, Mental Health, Youth Work, or SEN Teaching.

What's on Offer

Up to £600 per week
Full-time, long-term Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role
Immediate or September start available
Specialist training in SEMH and behaviour management
Excellent experience for future careers in education or psychologyIdeal Candidate - Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Graduate (2:1 or above preferred, Psychology desirable)
Resilient, confident, and capable of managing challenging behaviour
Experience in SEN, youth work, sports coaching, or care highly desirable
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Passion for supporting vulnerable young peopleThis Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role in Trafford offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience while making a meaningful difference.

Click 'Apply Now' to register your interest in this exciting Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role today!

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and complete all safeguarding and vetting checks. Anyone working with children or vulnerable young people must uphold safeguarding responsibilities at all times.

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant - Trafford Specialist School - Up to £600 per week

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