Graduate LSA

The Education Network; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is looking for a Graduate LSA to support SEN children at an outstanding primary school in Selly Oak. The role involves helping pupils learn with confidence through structured support and communication. Ideal candidates have a degree and a strong interest in education, particularly in special educational needs. This position offers a daily rate of £95 - £110 and a supportive environment for professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a degree (2:2 or above).
• Clear and confident written and spoken English required.
• Enhanced DBS necessary or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in class and through short pull-out sessions.
• Use visuals and now-next boards to aid learning.
• Run bite-size literacy/numeracy clinics and coach social communication.

Skills

Clear communication

Adaptability

Observation

Education

Degree – 2:2 or above in any subject

Job description

Graduate LSA

Want paid experience that actually builds your SEN toolkit? Use calm structure and clear communication to help pupils learn with confidence.

• Immediate start until July 2026
• £95 - £110 per day
• ‘Outstanding’ primary school, Selly Oak
• 1:1 and small group support with SEN children

What you’ll do:

Support identified pupils in class and through short pull‑out sessions. Break learning into manageable steps, use visuals/now‑next boards, and make transitions predictable. You’ll run bite‑size literacy/numeracy clinics, coach regulation and social communication, and keep succinct notes so next actions are obvious to teachers and the SENCO.

Who you are:

A thoughtful graduate who notices what helps each learner. You communicate plainly, hold steady boundaries, and adjust without fuss so pupils can stay engaged and become more independent.

Requirements

• Degree – 2:2 or above in any subject.
• Communication – Clear, confident written and spoken English.
• Enhanced DBS – Held already or willingness to obtain.
• Desire to work in education/with children – Strong interest in SEN, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Experience working with children – Relevant experience (SEN support, mentoring, tutoring, volunteering) is desirable but not essential.

The School:

This ‘Outstanding’ Selly Oak primary is two-form entry with calm, well‑organised classrooms and simple behaviour routines that everyone understands. Inclusion is woven into daily practice: the SEN team runs regular plan‑do‑review cycles, provides ready‑to‑use visuals and sensory tools, and maintains access to regulation spaces when pupils need a reset. Reading is a whole‑school priority (systematic phonics, daily guided reading, strong vocabulary work) and maths is taught in small, connected steps with frequent retrieval and consistent methods across year groups. Teams co‑plan and share high‑quality materials—model texts, worked examples and intervention packs—so you can deliver impact without reinventing resources. New colleagues get a structured induction, weekly bite‑size CPD and short coaching drop‑ins with precise, usable next moves—great conditions to evidence progress and prepare for Educational Psychology or ITT routes.

How to Apply

Email your CV and confirm availability and DBS status (add two referees if you can). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief call and an in‑school observation. Early applications are encouraged, as the school may appoint before the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.