Graduate Special Educational Needs LSA

The Education Network; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization is seeking a SEN Graduate LSA in Wolverhampton to support primary pupils with Autism and ADHD. The role involves creating structured learning environments, implementing behaviour strategies, and reinforcing academic skills. Candidates should have a university degree and a genuine passion for supporting children, with strong communication skills as a must. This position offers a daily rate of £82 - £98 and an immediate start until July 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong written and spoken English required.
• Enhanced DBS, held or willingness to obtain.
• Genuine interest in SEN, Autism, ADHD, and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Autism and ADHD to improve their learning experience.
• Break tasks into simple steps to aid understanding.
• Implement behaviour and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Patience

Observant

Direct communication

Education

Degree, 2:2 or above in any subject

Job description

SEN Graduate LSA

Want primary SEN experience with real impact? Support pupils with Autism and ADHD so each day feels settled and productive.

Details

• £82 - £98 per day
• Immediate start until July 2026
• Outstanding primary school, Wolverhampton
• Provide academic and emotional support within Autism and ADHD

The Role

You will be a steady, reliable adult for pupils who need clear structure. In class you will break tasks into simple steps, use visuals and first–then cues, and set short goals that pupils can meet. You will run quick inputs for reading fluency, key vocabulary and number facts, then help pupils apply the learning back in the lesson. You will coach regulation with calm routines, planned movement breaks and smooth re-entry so learning restarts quickly. You will keep brief notes after each session, update intervention logs and agree next actions with the class teacher and SENCO.

You will follow behaviour and safeguarding procedures and help keep starts, transitions and end-of-day routines calm.

The Candidate & Requirements

You are patient, observant and direct in your communication. You keep boundaries warm and consistent and help pupils move towards independence.

• Degree, 2:2 or above in any subject.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Enhanced DBS, held already or willingness to obtain.
• Genuine interest in SEN, Autism, ADHD and pupil wellbeing.
• Experience with children or young people is desirable but not essential.

The School

This ‘Outstanding’ Wolverhampton primary runs predictable routines from arrival to home time. Staff use shared behaviour language, visual timetables and plan do review cycles, so support is joined up. Reading has protected daily time with phonics and guided practice. Maths is taught in small, connected steps with regular low stakes checks so methods stay consistent between classes. Teams co‑plan and share model texts, worked examples and ready‑to‑use intervention packs, which keeps preparation efficient and ensures your work aligns with the curriculum. New colleagues receive a structured induction, weekly bite‑size CPD and focused coaching with practical next moves.

How to Apply

Apply through the job advert with your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief call and an in‑school observation. Roles may close early if filled.

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