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Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Specialist SEN School - Preston - Up to -600 per week - Full-Time - September Start

Are you a graduate looking to build a career supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Would you like to gain meaningful, hands-on experience before progressing into Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Mental Health, or SEN Education?

A specialist SEN school in Preston is seeking an enthusiastic and resilient Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join its experienced team from September. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a practical understanding of additional needs while making a genuine difference to pupils' education and development.

The Role - Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a range of needs, potentially including Autism, ADHD, MLD, SLD, Speech & Communication Difficulties, SEMH, and associated learning needs.

Working through 1:1 support, small-group interventions, and classroom activities, you will help pupils access a personalised curriculum while developing their communication, confidence, social skills, and independence.

You will work closely with teachers and specialist professionals, using pupils' EHCPs to understand individual barriers to learning and implement appropriate support strategies.

What's on Offer

• Up to -600 per week
• Full-time, long-term position
• September start
• Specialist SEN training and ongoing CPD
• Hands-on experience supporting a variety of additional needs
• Support and mentoring from experienced SEN professionals
• Excellent preparation for postgraduate study and careers in psychology, therapy, social care, or education

Ideal Candidate - Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

• Graduate - Psychology or related disciplines particularly desirable
• 2:1 degree or above preferred
• Previous SEN or school experience highly advantageous
• Experience in care, support work, youth work, mentoring, sports coaching, or similar also highly valued
• Patient, resilient, empathetic, and adaptable
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs

This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role in Preston is an excellent opportunity to turn your academic knowledge into practical experience. You will develop an understanding of how additional needs affect learning and development while gaining the frontline experience that can prove invaluable when progressing towards careers in Educational or Clinical Psychology, Therapy, Mental Health, Social Work, or SEN Education.

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

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