Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Are you a graduate keen to build experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

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

Are you driven to make a positive, lasting impact on the lives of young people with additional needs?

A specialist SEN school in Burnley is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of needs, including SEMH, Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering careers in Educational Psychology, Therapy, Social Work, or SEN Education.

The Role – Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions to help them access learning and develop positive behaviours.

A key aspect of this Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role will involve supporting behaviour management, using structured and consistent strategies to help pupils regulate emotions and remain engaged in lessons. You will build strong, trusting relationships and act as a positive role model, providing stability, encouragement, and clear expectations.

You will work with pupils with needs including SEMH, ADHD, Autism, and trauma-related behaviours, supporting both their academic progress and personal development.

What’s on Offer

• Up to £600 per week
• Full-time, long-term Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role
• Immediate or September start available
• Ongoing SEN and behaviour management training
• Supportive and experienced staff team

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 Burnley offers a fantastic opportunity to develop essential skills while making a meaningful difference.

Click ‘Apply Now’ to register your interest in this Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role 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 – Burnley Specialist SEN School – Up to £600 per week

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