Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Are you a graduate looking to gain valuable experience supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Do you have experience in care, support work, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, residential care, or similar settings and want to apply those skills within a specialist educational environment?

A specialist SEMH school in Warrington is seeking a dedicated and resilient Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their growing support team. This opportunity is particularly well suited to graduates hoping to pursue careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Therapy, or SEN Education.

The Role
- Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

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 across both 1:1 and small-group interventions, you will help pupils overcome barriers to learning, improve emotional regulation, and build confidence within the classroom. Developing strong relationships will be central to your success, as many pupils benefit from consistent support, positive role models, and clear boundaries.

The varied nature of the role provides excellent exposure to a broad range of SEN and SEMH needs, making it ideal preparation for graduates considering future careers within psychology, mental health, therapy, social care, or specialist education.

What's on Offer

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

Ideal Candidate

• Graduate (Psychology or related degree desirable)
• Experience in care, support work, youth work, coaching, mentoring, or SEN highly advantageous
• Resilient, confident, and emotionally intelligent
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged young people

This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role in Warrington offers a fantastic opportunity to gain specialist experience while making a genuine difference in the lives of young people who need support the most.

Click 'Apply Now' to register your interest today.

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

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