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.

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 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.

• 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

• 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