Primary SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant

The Education Network; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Education Network in Wolverhampton is seeking a Primary SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant to support KS2 pupils with Autism. You will deliver calm 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils access learning and build independence.

You are a graduate with strong communication skills, patience and organisation, capable of following support plans and adapting activities. An Enhanced DBS is required or must be obtainable. Immediate start until July 2027.

Qualifications

• Degree with a 2:2 or above in any subject.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Genuine interest in SEN and pupil wellbeing.
• Experience with children is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured 1:1 and small-group support for KS2 pupils with Autism.
• Implement visual timetables and break tasks into manageable steps.
• Record simple progress notes and share next steps with staff and parents.

Skills

Clear communication

Patience

Organisation

Education

2:2 degree or above

Job description

Primary SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant

Do you want hands‑on experience supporting KS2 pupils with Autism before progressing into teacher training or educational psychology?

Could you deliver calm, consistent 1:1 and small‑group support that helps pupils access learning and build independence?

• Immediate start until July 2027
• £80 - £100 per day
• ‘Good’ primary school, Wolverhampton
• Support for KS2 pupils who have Autism

The Role

You’ll work closely with the SENCO and class teachers to provide structured support for KS2 pupils with Autism. Day to day, you will implement visual timetables, break tasks into manageable steps, and use clear routines to reduce anxiety. You’ll run short interventions targeting communication, social skills and core learning, record simple progress notes, and share next steps with staff and parents.

The Candidate

You’re a graduate with a patient, empathetic manner and strong communication skills. You can follow support plans, maintain consistent boundaries, and adapt activities so each pupil can participate fully. You’re organised, reflective, and motivated to help children overcome barriers to learning.

Requirements

• Degree – A 2:2 or above in any 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 SEN, pupil wellbeing, and progress.
• Experience working with children – Any relevant experience (SEN support, mentoring, tutoring, volunteering) is desirable but not essential.

The School

This ‘Good’ primary school in Wolverhampton has a strong inclusion ethos and well-established SEN provision. You’ll join a supportive team with access to resources, practical guidance, and regular feedback to help you develop quickly in the role.

Due to the high number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.