SEN Support Assistant – Education & Psychology Graduates

Wythenshawe, Manchester

£450 – £550 per week PAYE (salary depending on experience and/or qualifications)

Start date: Immediate / October 2026

The School and Role

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and dedicated Graduate to join the specialist SEN provision within a vibrant, 3-form entry primary school in Wythenshawe. This role is ideally suited to graduates with backgrounds in Education, Psychology, Childhood Studies, Special Educational Needs (SEN), or Speech & Language, who are looking to gain high-value classroom experience.

Working within the school’s dedicated SEN unit, you will support primary-aged pupils with complex additional needs, including severe learning difficulties, communication barriers, and sensory processing needs. Working under the guidance of the SENCO and specialist staff, you will facilitate tailored learning, implement sensory diets, and support functional communication strategies (such as PECS and Signalong) to help every child achieve their potential in a supportive, nurturing environment.

Requirements

To be considered for this SEN Support position, you will:

· Hold a Degree in Education, Special Educational Needs, Psychology, Childhood Studies, or a related discipline

· Have a strong passion for working with children who have complex needs, communication difficulties, and sensory processing needs

· Possess a patient, adaptable, and empathetic approach to learning and behaviour support

· Be eager to learn and implement alternative communication methods and sensory strategies

· Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team

· Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)

What we offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

· Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.

· Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).

· FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.

· Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.

· Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.