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Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

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Posted on Jun 19, 2026 by CV-Library
Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£500 - £600 Weekly
Temporary
Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

SEMH Specialist School - Preston - Up to £600 per week - Full-Time

Are you a Psychology (or similar) graduate looking to gain meaningful 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 environments and want to apply those skills within education?

Maybe you're interested in pursuing Clinical/Educational Psychology or Speech & Language Therapy in future, and would like to gain experience to support this journey?

A specialist SEMH school in Preston is seeking a resilient and enthusiastic Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated support team. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates hoping to pursue long-term careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology 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 on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups, you will help pupils engage with learning, regulate emotions, and develop positive behaviours. Building strong, trusting relationships will be at the heart of your role, helping pupils feel safe, supported, and ready to succeed.

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will become a key member of a dynamic and nurturing support team, working closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and senior leaders.

What's on Offer

Up to £600 per week
Full-time, long-term Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role
Immediate or September start available
Specialist SEMH and behaviour management training
Supportive and experienced leadership team
Outstanding experience for future careers in psychology, therapy, social work, or educationIdeal Candidate - Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Graduate (Psychology or related degree desirable)
Experience in care, support work, youth work, mentoring, sports coaching, or SEN highly advantageous
Resilient, confident, and emotionally intelligent
Strong communication and relationship-building skillsThis Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role in Preston offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people while developing highly transferable skills and experience for a future career supporting children and young people.

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 complete all safeguarding and vetting checks in line with statutory guidance.

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant - Preston SEMH School - Up to £600 per week

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Reference: 225271069

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Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

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Posted on Jun 19, 2026 by CV-Library

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Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£500 - £600 Weekly
Temporary
Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

SEMH Specialist School - Preston - Up to £600 per week - Full-Time

Are you a Psychology (or similar) graduate looking to gain meaningful 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 environments and want to apply those skills within education?

Maybe you're interested in pursuing Clinical/Educational Psychology or Speech & Language Therapy in future, and would like to gain experience to support this journey?

A specialist SEMH school in Preston is seeking a resilient and enthusiastic Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated support team. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates hoping to pursue long-term careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology 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 on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups, you will help pupils engage with learning, regulate emotions, and develop positive behaviours. Building strong, trusting relationships will be at the heart of your role, helping pupils feel safe, supported, and ready to succeed.

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will become a key member of a dynamic and nurturing support team, working closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and senior leaders.

What's on Offer

Up to £600 per week
Full-time, long-term Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role
Immediate or September start available
Specialist SEMH and behaviour management training
Supportive and experienced leadership team
Outstanding experience for future careers in psychology, therapy, social work, or educationIdeal Candidate - Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Graduate (Psychology or related degree desirable)
Experience in care, support work, youth work, mentoring, sports coaching, or SEN highly advantageous
Resilient, confident, and emotionally intelligent
Strong communication and relationship-building skillsThis Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role in Preston offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people while developing highly transferable skills and experience for a future career supporting children and young people.

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 complete all safeguarding and vetting checks in line with statutory guidance.

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant - Preston SEMH School - Up to £600 per week

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Reference: 225271069

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