Graduate Send Teaching Assistant

Kpi Recruiting Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

INDEDU in Birmingham is seeking a Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant to support students with additional needs and help them access the curriculum.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, assist learning, build confidence and collaborate with teachers to support student progress within a secondary school setting.

The role offers valuable hands-on experience for those considering teaching, SEND, educational psychology or related fields.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a minimum 2:1 degree.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Patience, empathy and resilience in supporting students.
• Experience with SEND is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with additional needs.
• Help students access lessons and participate in learning.
• Support development of confidence, independence and social skills.
• Adapt support to meet individual needs and work with the SEND team.
• Support students with communication, social, emotional or behavioural needs.
• Encourage positive engagement and act as a calm, consistent presence.

Skills

2:1 degree

Graduate

Empathy

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree (2:1)

Job description

Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant

Birmingham | Full-Time | £20,000-£25,000

Are you a motivated graduate with a passion for supporting young people and helping every student reach their potential?

Do you have the patience, empathy and communication skills to support students with additional needs and help them overcome barriers to learning?

We are working with a supportive and inclusive secondary school in Birmingham who are looking for an enthusiastic Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to gain valuable, hands‑on experience in education, particularly if you are considering a future career in teaching, SEND, educational psychology, speech and language or pastoral support.

The Role

As a Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students who require additional support to access the curriculum and engage positively with school life.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group supportto students with additional needs
• Supporting students to access lessons and participate fully in learning
• Helping students develop confidence, independence and social skills
• Adapting support to meet individual students' needs
• Working alongside teachers and the wider SEND team to support student progress
• Supporting students who may have communication, social, emotional or behavioural needs
• Encouraging positive engagement and helping students overcome barriers to learning
• Providing a calm, patient and consistent presence throughout the school day
• Acting as a positive role model and advocate for students

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be:

• A graduate with a minimum 2:1 degree
• Passionate about supporting children and young people
• Patient, empathetic and resilient
• A confident and effective communicator
• Able to build positive relationships with students
• Comfortable working with students with a range of additional needs
• Proactive, adaptable and willing to learn
• Interested in developing a long‑term career within education or SEND

Previous experience working with children or young people, particularly those with SEND, is desirable but not essential. The school is looking for graduates with the right attitude, strong interpersonal skills and a genuine commitment to helping students succeed.

Why Apply?

This role offers graduates the opportunity to gain valuable hands‑on experience supporting students with SEND within a secondary school, while developing practical skills in learning support, communication, behaviour and inclusive education.

It would be particularly well suited to graduates considering a future career in teaching, SEND, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy or pastoral care.

If you're a graduate who wants to make a meaningful difference to young people's education and help every student achieve their potential, we'd love to hear from you.

INDEDU