SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant

The Education Network; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading secondary school in Walsall as an SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant, where you'll provide crucial 1:1 support for a student with ADHD. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in education and make a real difference in a young person's learning journey. You'll receive comprehensive mentoring from experienced staff as you help create a positive learning environment.

Benefits

Mentoring throughout the year

Training to help develop in role

Qualifications

• Graduate with a calm, focused approach.
• Interest in supporting young people with additional needs.
• Experience with ADHD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support and guidance to a student with ADHD.
• Adapt resources and implement behaviour strategies.
• Help reduce classroom anxiety and promote academic progress.

Skills

Resilience

Empathy

Patient

Proactive

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant

Are you a graduate keen to support a young person with ADHD and gain hands-on school experience?

*** SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant
*** September 2025 – July 2026
*** £81–£102 per day
*** Location: Walsall
*** 1:1 support and guidance to a student with ADHD

The Role
As an SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant, you’ll be supporting a student with ADHD on a 1:1 basis, helping them focus in lessons, manage transitions, and stay positively engaged throughout the school day. You'll adapt resources, implement behaviour strategies, and provide structure and consistency in line with the SENCO’s plan. Your support will help reduce classroom anxiety and promote academic progress.

The Candidate
You’re a graduate with a calm, focused approach and a genuine interest in supporting young people with additional needs. You're ideally considering a future in education, therapy, or mental health. Resilience, empathy, and the ability to stay patient and proactive in a fast-paced environment are essential. Any experience with ADHD, whether in school, youth work or personal settings, is a big plus.

The School
This Walsall secondary school has a strong inclusion ethos and a supportive SEN department. Staff work collaboratively, and graduates receive mentoring throughout the year. The school values the impact of dedicated 1:1 support and provides training to help you develop in the role.

If you’re looking to build your SEN experience and make a real difference—apply now.

Due to high interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.