Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant - Chester

Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | September 2026 Start

Salary: £500 - £560 per week (£100 - £115 per day)

Do You Have SEN Experience and Want to Make a Real Difference?

Are you a graduate with experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Are you looking to build a rewarding career within education, psychology, therapy, or specialist support services?

A highly supportive specialist SEN school in Chester (CH1) is looking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant from September 2026.

This is an outstanding opportunity for graduates who already have experience working with pupils with additional needs and want to develop their skills within a specialist educational setting.

What You'll Gain

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll benefit from:

• Full-time, Monday to Friday role
• Term-time only working pattern
• Weekly earning potential of £500-£560
• Long-term role with excellent development opportunities
• Ongoing support and mentoring from experienced SEN professionals
• Hands-on experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs
• Opportunities to work on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Exposure to a variety of specialist teaching and intervention approaches
• Valuable experience for future applications into:
• PGCE
• SCITT
• School Direct
• Educational Psychology
• Speech & Language Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• SEN Teaching
• Behaviour Support
• Child and Adolescent Services
• A welcoming and collaborative school environment

About the School

This specialist Chester-based provision supports children and young people with:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties
• Communication and Interaction Needs
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Needs
• Additional complex learning requirements

The school adopts a highly personalised approach, ensuring every pupil receives the support they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Staff work collaboratively to create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where pupils can develop confidence, independence, and essential life skills.

The Role

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their individual goals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing tailored 1:1 support for individual pupils
• Supporting small-group learning interventions
• Assisting pupils with autism and additional learning needs
• Promoting communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation
• Implementing personalised support plans and intervention strategies
• Supporting positive behaviour and engagement in learning
• Adapting resources and activities to suit individual learning needs
• Encouraging independence, resilience, and self-confidence
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and wider support staff
• Helping to maintain a calm, inclusive, and positive learning environment

No two days are the same. Every pupil has their own strengths, challenges, and learning journey, making this an incredibly rewarding role for graduates passionate about supporting young people.

Candidate Requirements

Previous SEN experience is essential.

We are seeking graduates who can demonstrate a genuine understanding of the challenges faced by pupils with additional needs and who are committed to helping them succeed.

You should possess:

• A 2:2, 2:1, or First-Class degree
• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN
• Experience supporting pupils with autism and/or additional learning needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy, and emotional resilience
• A calm, adaptable, and professional approach
• The ability to build positive relationships quickly
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• A genuine passion for specialist education and inclusion
• Full right to work in the UK

Experience gained within any of the following settings would be highly desirable:

• Specialist SEN schools
• Alternative provisions
• Residential care settings
• Support worker roles
• Youth work
• Mentoring programmes
• Behaviour support services
• Children's social care

Most importantly, we're looking for graduates who genuinely want to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs.

Excellent Experience for Future Careers

This role provides exceptional experience for graduates considering careers in:

• Teaching
• SEN Teaching
• Educational Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Speech & Language Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Counselling
• Behaviour Analysis
• Social Work
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

You will gain invaluable first-hand experience working alongside experienced SEN specialists while developing the practical skills required for a successful career supporting children and young people.

Apply Now

If you're a graduate with SEN experience looking for a rewarding role where you can have a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant - Chester (CH1)
£500-£560 per week | Full-Time | September 2026 Start

To apply, send your CV today.

For more information, contact Michael at KPI Education

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