Graduate Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Stockport Primary School

Up to £550 per week – Full-Time

Are you a recent graduate looking to make a real difference in a child’s education?

Do you have the empathy, patience, and dedication to support a pupil with additional needs?

Would you like to gain hands-on classroom experience before progressing into teaching, psychology, or therapy-based careers?

What’s on Offer

• Full-time, long-term Graduate Primary SEN Teaching Assistant role (Monday–Friday)
• Earn up to £550 per week
• Work closely with a single pupil in a nurturing Stockport primary school
• Ongoing CPD and expert mentoring from experienced SEN staff
• Excellent preparation for careers in Educational Psychology, SEN Teaching, or Child Therapy
• Long-term placement starting ASAP

Ideal Candidate – Graduate Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

• Minimum 2:1 degree (Psychology, Education, or related subject preferred)
• Calm, patient, and emotionally intelligent
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Experience in SEN, youth work, tutoring, or mentoring is desirable but not essential
• Must have the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)

A caring and inclusive primary school in Stockport is seeking a Graduate Primary SEN Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a pupil who has ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). This full-time role begins in September 2025 and offers invaluable experience for anyone considering a long-term career in education, psychology, or child development.

The Role:

As a Graduate Primary SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide consistent 1:1 support for a young pupil who requires additional help to access the curriculum. The focus of this role is to build a trusting, positive relationship, helping the child to manage their emotions, remain engaged in lessons, and make steady academic and social progress.

Your role will include assisting with classroom tasks, implementing behaviour and learning strategies, and working alongside the class teacher and SENCO to adapt lessons where necessary. No personal care is required, but patience, empathy, and a calm approach are essential.

This Graduate Primary SEN Teaching Assistant position is ideal for Psychology, Education, or Child Development graduates who want meaningful, practical experience working with children with additional needs.

This Graduate Primary SEN Teaching Assistant role offers the chance to make a life-changing impact on a child’s education while developing vital professional skills for your future career.

Graduate Primary SEN Teaching Assistant – Stockport Primary School – Up to £550 per week – Full-Time

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