Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

SEMH Specialist School
- Preston
- Up to 600 per week
- Full-Time

Are you a Psychology (or similar) graduate looking to gain meaningful experience supporting young people with SEMH needs?

Do you have experience in care, support work, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, residential care, or similar environments and want to apply those skills within education?

Maybe you're interested in pursuing Clinical/Educational Psychology or Speech & Language Therapy in future, and would like to gain experience to support this journey?

A specialist SEMH school in Preston is seeking a resilient and enthusiastic Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated support team. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates hoping to pursue long‑term careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology SEN Education.

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a range of additional needs including SEMH, ADHD, Autism, attachment difficulties, and behavioural challenges.

Working on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups, you will help pupils engage with learning, regulate emotions, and develop positive behaviours. Building strong, trusting relationships will be at the heart of your role, helping pupils feel safe, supported, and ready to succeed.

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will become a key member of a dynamic and nurturing support team, working closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and senior leaders.

• Up to 600 per week
• Full‑time, long‑term Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role
• Immediate or September start available
• Specialist SEMH and behaviour management training
• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Outstanding experience for future careers in psychology, therapy, social work, or education

• Graduate (Psychology or related degree desirable)
• Experience in care, support work, youth work, mentoring, sports coaching, or SEN highly advantageous
• Resilient, confident, and emotionally intelligent
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills

This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role in Preston offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people while developing highly transferable skills and experience for a future career supporting children and young people.

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
- Preston SEMH School
- Up to 600 per week

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