Graduate Roles in SEN Specialist Schools
Start Your Career Supporting Young People with Additional Needs
East Manchester | Perfect for future SEN Teachers, Educational Psychologists & Inclusion Specialists
Are you finishing university and looking for a role where you can make a real difference?
Do you want hands‑on experience in SEN and SEMH specialist schools supporting children with additional needs, behavioural challenges and diverse learning profiles?
This is your chance to begin a meaningful, rewarding career with Teaching Personnel helping pupils who need patience, understanding and the right support to thrive.
About the Role
Through Teaching Personnel you’ll work in specialist schools, PRUs and inclusion units supporting pupils aged 5–16 with:
Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs (SEMH)
Autism & ADHD
Learning difficulties
Behavioural and communication needs
Trauma or attachment‑related barriers
You will:
Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
Use trauma‑informed and restorative approaches
Help pupils with emotional regulation and classroom engagement
Work alongside teachers, behaviour mentors and SEN specialists
Contribute to supportive, structured and nurturing learning environments
No two days are the same — and every small breakthrough counts.
Why Graduates Love This Path
If you're passionate about SEND, Teaching Personnel gives you the real‑world experience that SEN schools value most.
You’ll receive:
FREE training in trauma‑informed practice, behaviour support & mental health
Coaching and support from a consultant specialising in SEN/SEMH
Opportunities to work in a range of specialist provisions
Flexible roles + competitive weekly pay
Long‑term placement opportunities for the right graduates
Perfect experience if you’re aspiring to:
SEN Teaching (QTS)
SENCO or Inclusion roles
Behaviour Mentor / Pastoral Support
Educational or Clinical Psychology
Youth Work or Therapeutic Roles
Who We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from graduates studying:
Education
Psychology
Youth Work
Criminology
Childhood Studies
Social Sciences
Sport
Or any degree focused on people, behaviour or development
You should be:
Supportive, patient and emotionally resilient
Passionate about helping young people overcome barriers
Open to specialist SEN/SEMH training
Available Monday–Friday (8:30–3:30)
Willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you want to begin a career that truly matters — where every day you support young people to grow, learn and achieve — this is the perfect first step.
Apply today and start your journey supporting SEN specialist schools across East Manchester.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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