Graduate Learning Support Assistant- SEN

Calling all Psychology, Health & Social Care or Medical graduates!

Looking for a hands-on role where you can make a real difference every day?

Our Specialist Primary School in Manchester M27 is looking for compassionate, resilient graduates to support children with physical and complex SEND needs.

This is a full-time Graduate Learning Support Assistant role, supporting high SEN needs. This is ideal for anyone considering a future in education, psychology, therapy, or specialist support.

We work with children with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including:

• Complex and overlapping needs
• Physical disabilities and mobility challenges
• Severe learning difficulties (SLD)
• Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Children are supported through trusting relationships that promote emotional safety, regulation, resilience, and independence. Learning is highly personalised, focusing on communication, sensory development, physical support, and behaviours for learning.

• Position: Graduate Learning Support Assistant- SEN
• Start Date: ASAP - July 2026
• Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Pay: £500-530 per week (term-time)
• Location: Manchester, M27

• Gain hands-on experience supporting children with physical and complex SEND needs
• Work in a highly supportive, nurturing school environment
• Develop confidence, resilience, and specialist support skills
• Make a real difference in children's lives every day
• Receive mentoring and SEND specific CPD to boost your career

• Graduates with a medical, healthcare, or care related background
• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic
• Confident, creative, and proactive in engaging children
• Calm, positive, and reliable, able to support physical and emotional needs
• Committed to the full academic year through July 2026
• Team player who communicates clearly and works collaboratively with teachers and support staff

We invest in our staff. You'll receive high-quality SEND specific training, mentoring, and opportunities to get involved in specialist support and outreach.

Come see the school for yourself, meet the team, and discover where your skills and compassion can make the biggest impact.

Step Into Teaching gives graduates immersive, hands on experience in SEND, primary, secondary, and further education settings. You'll gain a realistic insight into teaching or specialist support before committing to formal training, while making a real difference to children's lives.

If you're ready to make an impact Click APPLY and send your CV to .

Step Into Teaching is committed to safeguarding children. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. If you haven't heard from us, please apply for future opportunities.