Graduate SEN Assistant

The Education Network; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network is seeking a Graduate SEN Assistant for a permanent position starting September 2026 in Selly Oak, Birmingham. This role involves providing essential support to students with additional needs, ensuring they can access learning effectively.

The ideal candidate will have a degree, clear communication skills, and a desire to work positively with children. Join a team where your contributions will directly impact pupils' learning and success.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be calm and patient, able to build relationships with pupils.
• A desire to work with children and in an SEN setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils.
• Help adapt classroom activities to enhance student learning.
• Support behavior and communication for pupils with additional needs.

Skills

Clear communication

Patience

Teamwork

Education

Degree – A 2:2 or above in a creative subject

Job description

Graduate SEN Assistant

Could you make a real difference to pupils who need extra support to access learning and feel secure in school? Are you looking for a permanent SEN role where you can build meaningful experience working closely with students and staff?

• Permanent – September 2026
• £20,000 - £25,000 per year
• SEN School based in Selly Oak
• Provide one-to-one or small-group support and help adapt activities so students can access learning

The Role

Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional needs across the school day. You will help adapt classroom activities so students can access learning at the right level, support behaviour and communication, reinforce routines, and work closely with teachers to help pupils stay engaged and make progress.

The Candidate

You are calm, patient, and able to build positive relationships with pupils who need consistent support. You communicate clearly, work well as part of a wider team, and want practical experience in an SEN setting where your input will have a visible impact each day.

Requirements

• Degree – A 2:2 or above in a creative subject.
• Communication – Clear and confident verbal and written communication.
• Enhanced DBS – Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Desire to work in education/with children – Genuine interest in supporting pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Career Goals – A desire to pursue a career in educational or clinical psychology.

The School

This SEN school in Selly Oak offers an exciting opportunity for a Graduate SEN Assistant to take on a permanent role from September 2026. You will join a setting where structured support, teamwork, and strong relationships matter. This is a role where you will gain valuable experience helping students with a range of needs access learning more successfully, while developing a realistic understanding of how effective SEN provision works in practice.