Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

SEMH Focus - Specialist SEN School - Bolton - Up to -600 per week - Full-Time

Are you a graduate eager to gain experience supporting young people with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges?

Do you have the confidence and resilience to thrive in a specialist school environment?

A specialist SEN school in Bolton is looking to appoint a driven and resilient Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, alongside associated challenging behaviour.

The Role - Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

In this Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role, you will work with pupils aged 11-16, providing 1:1 and small-group support to help them engage with learning and manage their behaviour effectively.

You will play a key role in supporting emotional regulation, behaviour management, and engagement, using structured strategies to de-escalate challenging situations and promote positive outcomes. Building strong, consistent relationships will be central to success in this Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role.

This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant position is ideal for graduates considering careers in Educational Psychology, Mental Health, Youth Work, or SEN Teaching.

What''s on Offer

• Up to -600 per week
• Full-time, long-term Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role
• Immediate or September start available
• Ongoing training in SEMH and behaviour support
• Excellent preparation for future careers in education or psychology

Ideal Candidate - Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

• Graduate (2:1 or above preferred, Psychology desirable)
• Resilient, confident, and able to manage challenging behaviour
• Experience in SEN, youth work, sports coaching, or care highly desirable
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Passion for supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged young people

This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role in Bolton offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience while making a genuine impact.

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

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and complete all safeguarding and vetting checks. Anyone working with children or vulnerable young people must uphold safeguarding responsibilities at all times.

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant - Bolton SEN School - Up to -600 per week

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