teaching assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Graduate Teaching Assistant - SEN- Manchester - Immediate Start!
Are you a graduate who is ready to start to put your studies to good use?
Would you relish the opportunity to work with developmental disorders, supporting pupils in a warm and friendly SEN team?
Ideal for a psychology graduate, this could be the very best place to start your career journey, supported by experienced professionals at an amazing school you'll build upon your knowledge in such a rewarding role.
If this is the kind of role you've been waiting for then read on...
You'll spend the remainder of the academic year as a graduate teaching assistant working with other graduates in a successful and supportive SEN Department of an 'outstanding' secondary school in Manchester.
Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - Manchester
*** SEN Teaching Assistant - Perfect for Psychology Graduates!
*** Two positions available
*** Perfect for aspiring Educational Psychologists!
*** For the remainder of the academic year then opportunity to to work next year too!
*** Full-time / Long-term role
*** Role starting ASAP – Until July 2023 and beyond!
*** Interviews ASAP!
***Paid £415 per week!
This well-resourced, and well-regarded secondary school in Manchester is looking to add to their warm and friendly SEN Department. The department head (SENCO) is looking for bright graduates with a passion for to support those with learning barriers. This would be ideal for those considering teaching, Educational Psychology or even social work. In this graduate teaching assistant role, you get the opportunity to work 1: 1 and in a small groups supporting a variety of needs. Your role is key to promoting to access the curriculum and help overcome barriers to learning.
You'll gain experience working with the following conditions:
Autism
ADHD
Dyslexia & Dispraxia
Social & emotional mental health needs
And much more!
So, if you have a keen interest in supporting special needs, and believe that you could inspire young people at this secondary school in Manchester, we'd love to hear from you right away!
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work at this amazing school!
If you're keen to apply for this exciting opportunity, please email a CV to Gradteach today, as interviews will be arranged shortly!
Job Types: Full-time, Graduate
Salary: Up to £415.00 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: MWSEN1505
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint:
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for teaching assistant roles across Gradteach's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to .
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,580 / yr bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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