SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading primary school in Yardley seeks a passionate SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant for September 2025 to July 2026. The successful candidate will provide support to children with autism and ADHD, delivering interventions and adapting learning resources. This position is ideal for graduates looking for meaningful experience in education.

Benefits

Regular CPD and mentoring

Qualifications

• Graduate with a strong interest in SEN.
• Experience with children or young people, especially those with additional needs, desirable.
• Aiming for a career in educational psychology, teaching, or therapy.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional needs, mainly autism and ADHD.
• Deliver targeted interventions and adapt learning resources.
• Help manage sensory and behavioral challenges.

Skills

Calm nature

Observation

Proactive

Building trust

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant

Are you a graduate with a passion for SEN and the drive to make a difference to pupils with additional needs?

Position details:

• Start: September 2025 – July 2026
• Salary: £81–£101 per day
• Location: Yardley
• Support: 1:1 and small group support to children with autism and ADHD

The Role

As an SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with additional needs, mainly autism and ADHD. Your responsibilities include delivering targeted interventions, managing sensory and behavioral challenges, and adapting learning resources to individual needs. Your support will occur in classrooms, small groups, and through 1:1 sessions, working closely with the class teacher and SENCO.

The Candidate

You are a graduate with a calm, patient demeanor and a strong interest in SEN. Experience working with children or young people, especially with additional needs, is highly desirable. You should be observant, proactive, and capable of building trust quickly.

The School

This primary school in Yardley is known for inclusive practice. The SEN team is experienced and well-resourced, emphasizing early intervention and personalized learning. The staff values graduate support, providing regular CPD and mentoring.

If you're eager to gain meaningful SEN experience and make a real impact, apply today.

Note: Due to high application volume, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.