Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Specialist SEN School - Chorley - Up to £600 per week - Full-Time - September Start

Are you a graduate looking to begin a rewarding career supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Are you hoping to gain practical experience before progressing into Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, or SEN Education?

A specialist SEN school in Chorley is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September. This is an outstanding opportunity to develop specialist skills while working alongside experienced teachers, therapists, and SEN professionals in a highly supportive educational environment.

The Role - Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a broad range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), ADHD, Speech & Communication Needs, SEMH, and associated learning difficulties.

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will become an important member of a dynamic and forward-thinking support team, working closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to deliver personalised interventions. Using Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) to guide your practice, you will tailor your support to meet the individual needs of each pupil, helping them reach their full potential.

This varied role offers exposure to a wide range of SEN profiles and evidence-based intervention strategies, making it exceptional preparation for graduates pursuing careers within psychology, therapy, healthcare, social work, or specialist education.

What's on Offer

• Up to £600 per week
• Full-time, long-term Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role
• September start
• Ongoing specialist SEN training and CPD
• Supportive leadership and experienced mentoring
• Excellent preparation for careers in psychology, therapy, education, or healthcare

Ideal Candidate - Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

• Graduate (2:1 or above preferred, Psychology or related degree desirable)
• Experience in SEN, care, support work, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, or similar highly advantageous
• Patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Passion for supporting children with additional needs and vulnerable learners

This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role in Chorley offers an excellent opportunity to gain invaluable specialist experience while making a genuine difference in the lives of children with additional needs. If you're looking to build a long-term career supporting young people, this is the perfect place to start.

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

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