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Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

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United Kingdomfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Sept 2026
💰 £600/yr(£500/yr£600/yr)

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Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Are you a graduate who wants a career where your work has a genuine impact on children and young people?

Could you use your academic background alongside your empathy, resilience, and communication skills to support pupils who experience barriers to learning?

Do you have experience from care, support work, youth work, mentoring, coaching, or working with children that you would like to develop within specialist education?

A specialist SEN school in Blackburn is recruiting a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant for a September start. The school is looking for ambitious graduates who want more than standard classroom experience and are keen to develop a detailed understanding of SEN, child development, communication, behaviour, and personalised education.

What Will You Do?

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will become a consistent source of support for pupils with a range of additional needs. These may include Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, speech and communication needs, and social or emotional needs.

You will work alongside experienced teachers and specialist staff to understand why a pupil may be struggling and what practical strategies can remove those barriers.

A Foundation for Your Future Career

This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant position is particularly valuable for graduates considering careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health, Social Work, or SEN Education.

What's on Offer

Up to £600 per week
Full-time, long-term positionSpecialist training and ongoing CPD

Experience working with a diverse range of SEN
Guidance from experienced specialist education professionalsIdeal Candidate

Graduate - Psychology and related degrees particularly welcomed
2:1 or above preferred
Previous SEN or school experience highly desirable
Experience in care, support work, youth work, mentoring, sports coaching, or similar also highly valued
Patient, adaptable, and emotionally resilient
Strong interpersonal skills
Genuine motivation to improve outcomes for children with SENIf you want to turn your degree into meaningful practical experience while helping children develop the skills and independence they need for the future, this Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role in Blackburn could be an excellent next step.

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

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