Graduate SEN Support Assistant – Start Your Career Before September

East Manchester | Full-Time | Ideal for 2026 Graduates

Graduating this summer? Not sure what’s next?
If you’re looking to gain meaningful experience before the new academic year while making a genuine impact, this is the perfect place to start.

Teaching Personnel are working with a range of welcoming schools across East Manchester who are eager to support motivated, compassionate graduates stepping into education for the first time.

Why This Role is Perfect for Graduates

This isn’t just a stop-gap job, it’s a career-building opportunity that gives you a head start before September.

Whether you're considering teaching, psychology, or youth work, this role helps you test the waters while building real, valuable experience.

What you’ll gain:

• Hands-on experience supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)
• A clear pathway into careers such as Teaching, Educational Psychology, Therapy, or Social Care
• Free, accredited CPD training (SEN, behaviour, safeguarding & more)
• The chance to experience different school settings before committing long-term
• A strong foundation for teacher training or postgraduate study

Your Role

You’ll be a key part of the classroom, supporting students to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

Day-to-day, you will:

• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging, inclusive lessons
• Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups (including ASD, ADHD & communication needs)
• Help students build confidence, emotional regulation, and independence
• Use creative, adaptable approaches to support learning
• Collaborate with SENCOs, therapists, and specialist staff

From day one, you’ll be making a real difference while building practical, career-shaping skills.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for graduates who are ready to step out of their comfort zone and into a rewarding role.

Degrees we love to see:

• Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies
• Sociology, Criminology, Social Sciences
• Sport, Health & Social Care, Youth Work
• Or any degree with a genuine passion for working with young people

You’ll thrive if you are:

• Positive, patient, and empathetic
• Confident and eager to learn
• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Available Monday–Friday (8:30am–3:30pm)
• Willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS

What You’ll Get

We’re here to support your development as much as the students’.

• Competitive weekly pay
• Free CPD training to boost your CV
• Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles
• A dedicated consultant supporting your journey
• Friendly, inclusive school environments
• Immediate and pre-September start options

Get Ahead Before September

Why wait until the new academic year?
Start building experience now, stand out from the crowd, and step into September with confidence.

Apply today and take the first step towards a meaningful, rewarding career with Teaching Personnel.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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