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Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ 500 - 600 /
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant 

SEMH Focus - Specialist SEN School - Wigan - Up to £600 per week - Full-Time

Are you a graduate looking to gain hands-on experience supporting young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour?

Do you have the confidence and resilience to work in a dynamic, fast-paced specialist school environment?

A specialist SEN school in Wigan is seeking a motivated and committed Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, alongside associated behavioural challenges. Benefit from ongoing CPD and appropriate training to become a key player in a dynamic and forward-thinking support team. 

The Role - Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils aged 11-16 who require additional behavioural and emotional support. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, helping students regulate behaviour, engage with learning, and build positive routines.

A key part of this Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role will involve managing challenging behaviour in a calm, consistent manner, using structured strategies to de-escalate situations and promote positive outcomes. Building strong, trusting relationships will be essential in helping pupils feel safe and supported.

This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant position is ideal for those considering careers in Educational Psychology, Mental Health, Youth Work, or SEN Teaching.

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 psychologyIdeal Candidate - Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Graduate (2:1 or above preferred, Psychology desirable)
Resilient, confident, and able to manage challenging behaviour
Experience in SEN, youth work, sports coaching, or care highly desirable
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Passion for supporting vulnerable young peopleThis Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role in Wigan offers a unique opportunity to develop essential skills while making a real difference in the lives of young people.

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

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and complete all safeguarding and vetting checks. Anyone working with children or vulnerable young people must uphold safeguarding responsibilities at all times.

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant - Wigan Specialist School - Up to £600 per week

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