SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant

The Graduate Network; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

The Graduate Network is seeking a SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant to support autistic pupils in a dedicated SEN school in Ward of Edgbaston. You will engage in 1:1 work, small-group interventions, and structured classroom support to help pupils follow routines, access learning, and engage more positively with the school day.

You will work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to monitor progress, build confidence, and support pupil wellbeing while developing practical SEN

Qualifications

• Degree – a 2:2 or above in a creative subject.
• Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Interest in pursuing education/clinical psychology.
• Desire to work in education with children.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for autistic pupils.
• Deliver small-group intervention sessions.
• Assist in structured classroom settings to support learning.
• Help pupils follow routines and access the curriculum.
• Support pupil confidence, communication, and engagement throughout the school day.

Skills

Clear communication

Patience

Calm under pressure

Education

2:2 or above in creative subject

Job description

Could you make a real difference to autistic pupils who need extra support to feel settled and successful in school? Are you looking for meaningful SEN experience before moving into educational or clinical psychology?

• SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant
• £85 - £101 per day
• September 2026 to July 2027
• Location - SEN school, Ward of Edgbaston
• Support Autistic children who require additional support

The Role

Provide specialist support for autistic pupils through a mixture of 1:1 work, small-group intervention, and structured classroom assistance. You will help pupils follow routines, access learning, build confidence, develop communication, and engage more positively with the school day, while working closely with teaching staff and wider professionals to support progress.

The Candidate

You are calm, patient, and able to build trust through consistency and clear communication. You want practical school-based experience, you can stay composed in a specialist setting, and you are interested in how focused support helps autistic pupils feel more secure and make better progress. This role would suit a graduate who wants relevant SEN experience before progressing into educational or clinical psychology.

Requirements

• Degree – A 2:2 or above in a creative 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 supporting pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Career Goals – A desire to pursue a career in educational or clinical psychology.

The School

This SEN school in the Ward of Edgbaston offers the chance to build valuable specialist experience in a setting where structure, patience, and purposeful support matter. You will work closely with teaching staff and wider professionals in a role that gives you direct exposure to day-to-day SEND provision, practical intervention, and the support strategies schools use to help autistic pupils access learning more successfully.