Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant Opportunities in Manchester

Locations Available: Rochdale, Oldham, Tameside and Stockport

Graduated with a 2:2 or Above? Looking for a Rewarding Career Supporting Young People?

If you've recently graduated and are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference whilst gaining valuable experience, a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant position could be the perfect opportunity.

Engage Education is working with schools across Rochdale, Oldham, Tameside and Stockport looking for Graduate SEN Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

This role is ideal for graduates considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, counselling, social work or other child-focused professions.

The Role

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you may be:

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis

• Working with children with autism, ADHD and other additional needs

• Helping pupils access learning within the classroom

• Supporting students with communication and social development

• Encouraging confidence, independence and engagement

• Assisting teachers in creating a positive learning environment

• Building strong and supportive relationships with pupils

No two days are the same and every day gives you the opportunity to help a young person develop, grow in confidence and achieve their potential.

Who We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from:

• Graduates with a 2:2 degree or above in any subject

• Individuals who enjoy working with children and young people

• Positive and enthusiastic candidates

• Patient, caring and empathetic individuals

• Strong communicators

• Those considering a future career within education or child-focused services

Previous experience working with children through coaching, mentoring, tutoring, volunteering, youth work, care work or school placements would be beneficial but is not essential.

Why Apply?

• Competitive daily pay of £90 to £115

• Long-term opportunities available

• Experience in both mainstream and specialist SEND settings

• Valuable experience for careers in teaching, educational psychology, counselling, speech and language therapy and social work

• Ongoing support from your dedicated Engage consultant

• Access to over 200 free CPD courses through Creative Education

• Your own candidate app to manage bookings and availability

• £50 Amazon voucher through our Refer a Friend scheme

• In-house PAYE payroll

Why Work Within SEND?

Some pupils need additional support to get the most from their education.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll help students overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence and build the skills they need to succeed both in school and beyond.

For many graduates, this experience becomes the foundation for a long and rewarding career supporting children and young people.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a role where you can gain valuable experience whilst helping young people succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information or to apply, contact Poppy at Engage Education:

Gain valuable experience, support young people and build a rewarding career in education.