Posted: 21h ago
The role
Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
SEMH Specialist School - Burnley - 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 transfer those skills into education?
A specialist SEMH school in Burnley is seeking a resilient and enthusiastic Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their support team. This role is ideal for graduates considering future careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Therapy, Mental Health Support, 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 both 1:1 and in small groups, you will help pupils engage with learning, develop positive coping strategies, and build confidence within the classroom. A key aspect of the role will involve supporting behaviour management and helping pupils regulate their emotions through consistent, nurturing approaches.
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 educationIdeal 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 relationship-building skills
Passion for supporting vulnerable young peopleThis Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role in Burnley offers a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference while developing highly transferable skills within a specialist SEMH environment.
Click 'Apply Now' to register your interest today.
Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant - Burnley SEMH School - Up to £600 per week
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