Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Specialist SEN School – Preston – Up to £600 per week – Full-Time

Are you a graduate looking to gain hands-on experience supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and challenging behaviour?

Do you have the resilience and confidence to thrive in a specialist school environment?

Maybe you’re passionate about inclusive education and want to become a positive role model for vulnerable learners?

A specialist SEN school in Preston is seeking a proactive and committed Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, alongside associated behavioural challenges. If you are considering a long-term career in Educational Psychology, Therapy, Social Work, or SEN Education, this is an excellent opportunity to get started.

The Role – Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work with pupils aged 11-16, delivering 1:1 and small-group support to help them access learning and develop more positive behaviours.

A key aspect of this Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role is supporting the management of challenging behaviour through structured and consistent strategies. You will help pupils regulate their emotions, rebuild engagement with education, and grow in confidence within a supportive setting.

Building strong relationships will be essential, as you act as a positive role model, providing stability, encouragement, and clear boundaries for pupils who need consistent support.

This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role is ideal for graduates looking to develop experience in mental health, education, or youth-focused professions.

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 psychology

Ideal Candidate – Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

• Graduate (2:1 or above preferred, Psychology desirable)
• Resilient, confident, and comfortable managing challenging behaviour
• Experience in SEN, youth work, sports coaching, or care highly desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for supporting vulnerable young people

This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role in Preston offers a fantastic opportunity to build essential skills while making a real and lasting impact.

Click ‘Apply Now’ to register your interest today.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. All candidates will be subject to safeguarding and vetting checks in line with statutory guidance.

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant – Preston Specialist School – Up to £600 per week

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