Graduate Sen Teaching Assistant in Oldham, North West

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Specialist School – Oldham – Full-Time – Up to £550 per week

Are you a passionate graduate with a desire to support children with special educational needs in a meaningful and lasting way?

Would you thrive in a role where every day presents new opportunities to make a difference in a young person’s life?

Can you bring emotional resilience, patience, and compassion to a team supporting some of Oldham’s most vulnerable students?

A Specialist SEN School in Oldham is seeking a dedicated and empathetic Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a full-time, long-term role, ideal for a graduate looking to gain hands-on experience supporting children with a range of complex learning needs, including SEMH, autism, and communication difficulties.

About the School

The school supports students aged 11–19 with significant and often complex needs, including communication barriers, sensory processing differences, and behavioural challenges. Staff work closely together to create a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where learners feel supported, respected, and understood. The school promotes a culture of unconditional positive regard, helping students develop confidence, independence, and the skills to succeed both academically and socially.

This is a challenging but incredibly rewarding setting, where every small breakthrough matters and progress is celebrated by the whole team.

About the Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant Role

• Full-time, long-term Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant Role
• Earn up to £550 per week
• Develop crucial skills that will take you into Psychology related fields
• Use your degree to make a genuine impact on the lives of SEN learners
• Excellent CPD on offer

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with the class teacher and wider support team to deliver tailored interventions and provide in-class support to pupils. You will play a key role in:

• Building positive, trusting relationships with students
• Encouraging engagement through clear communication and calm, consistent support
• Helping implement individual behaviour and learning plans
• Supporting social, emotional, and sensory development
• Assisting with personal care where required (full training provided)

This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role is ideal for Psychology, Education, or Health & Social Care graduates looking to build a career in special education, therapy, social work, or educational psychology.

About You

To succeed as a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll need:

• A degree in Psychology, Education or a related field, with a strong interest in SEN
• High levels of resilience, empathy, and emotional intelligence
• A genuine commitment to inclusion and a belief in every pupil’s potential
• A calm and patient approach to supporting challenging behaviour
• Excellent communication skills and a flexible mindset

Apply Now

If you’re ready to start your journey in special education as a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, we’d love to hear from you. This role is a fantastic stepping stone into further training, teacher training, or therapy-based careers.

Click ‘Apply Now’ to join a supportive, experienced team and start making a real impact as a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant in Oldham.

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant – Oldham Specialist School – Up to £550 per week

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