Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary SEN School – Bury

Location: Bury
Pay: £93–£103 per day
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Are you a graduate with experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Are you looking to gain specialist school-based experience while making a genuine difference to the lives of pupils with additional needs?

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary SEN school in Bury. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, or other child-centred professions.

About the Role

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to provide tailored support for pupils with a range of additional learning needs. You will help create a positive and structured learning environment, enabling pupils to develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

The role will involve supporting pupils on both a one-to-one basis and within small groups, helping them access learning, build confidence, and achieve their individual targets.

About the School

This inclusive primary SEN school supports pupils with a variety of complex and additional needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Learning difficulties
• Sensory impairments
• Complex needs

The school is committed to providing personalised support through small class sizes, specialist interventions, and a nurturing approach that prioritises both educational achievement and pupil wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEN
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons
• Support the implementation of Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
• Encourage pupil engagement, independence, and confidence
• Promote positive behaviour and support emotional regulation
• Assist with personal care needs where required
• Support pupils' social, emotional, and communication development
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff
• Monitor progress and provide feedback on pupil development
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN
• Resilient, patient, and proactive attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to respond positively to challenging behaviour
• Comfortable supporting personal care requirements
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
• Genuine passion for SEN education

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within a specialist or SEN setting
• Knowledge of ASD, SEMH, SLCN, or complex needs
• Team Teach training or willingness to undertake training
• Interest in pursuing a long-term career in education or child development

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay of £93–£100 per day
• Long-term opportunity within a specialist primary SEN setting
• Ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training
• Supportive school environment with experienced staff
• Weekly pay
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Valuable experience supporting pupils with a wide range of additional needs

If you are passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and are looking to develop your experience within SEN education, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join a rewarding and supportive school community.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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