Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant

Specialist SEMH School
- Burnley
- Up to £600 per week
- Full-Time
- September Start

Are you a graduate looking to begin a rewarding career supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs?

Are you hoping to gain valuable experience before progressing into Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or SEN Education?

A specialist SEMH school in Burnley is seeking a motivated and resilient Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated support team from September. This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills while making a genuine and lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable young people.

The Role - Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant

As a Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work with pupils who present a range of additional needs including SEMH, ADHD, Autism, attachment difficulties, trauma-related needs, and behavioural challenges.

Supporting pupils through 1:1 mentoring, small-group interventions, and classroom assistance, you will help them regulate emotions, improve engagement with learning, and develop the confidence and resilience needed to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

Working alongside experienced teachers, pastoral staff, and SEN professionals, you will help implement personalised behaviour strategies and targeted interventions that support each pupil's individual needs. You will become a consistent, positive role model, building strong relationships founded on trust, patience, and mutual respect.

This varied role offers outstanding exposure to specialist SEMH practice and provides exceptional preparation for graduates looking to build careers within psychology, therapy, education, social care, or youth justice.

Up to £600 per week
Full-time, long-term role
September start
Comprehensive SEMH and behaviour management training
Supportive and experienced leadership team
Outstanding experience for careers in psychology, therapy, education, or social work Ideal Candidate - Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant

Graduate (Psychology or related degree desirable)
Experience in care, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, residential care, or SEN highly advantageous
Resilient, confident, and emotionally intelligent
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Passion for supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged young people
Calm and professional when managing behaviour that challenges

This Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant role in Burnley offers an exceptional opportunity to gain invaluable experience within a specialist setting while making a genuine impact on the lives of young people who need consistent guidance and support.

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

Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant
- Burnley SEMH School
- Up to £600 per week

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