SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant

The Graduate Network; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 19,372; Full time

Job summary

The Graduate Network is looking for a SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Autism and SEMH needs in a specialist school. You will work 1:1 and in small groups to help pupils engage positively, build confidence, and access learning.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in an SEN-related subject and a genuine interest in supporting pupil progress. This role offers meaningful experience before progressing into educational or clinical psychology.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Genuine interest in supporting pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Desire to pursue a career in educational or clinical psychology.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Autism or SEMH needs through 1:1 work and small-group intervention.
• Help pupils access learning and regulate behaviour.
• Build confidence and engage pupils positively in the school setting.

Skills

Clear and confident verbal and written communication

Ability to build trust through consistency

Patience in a busy SEN setting

Education

Degree in an SEN related subject (2:2 or above)

Job description

Are you looking to make a real difference to pupils with additional needs in a specialist school setting? This role offers meaningful experience before progressing to educational or clinical psychology.

Role Overview

Support pupils with Autism or SEMH needs through a mixture of 1:1 work, small‑group intervention, and classroom support. Help pupils access learning, follow routines, regulate behaviour, build confidence, and engage more positively with school throughout the day.

Member Details

• SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant
• September 2026 – July 2027
• £90 – £105 per day
• SEN school, Ward of Edgbaston
• Support pupils with Autism or SEMH needs

Candidate Profile

• Calm, observant, able to build trust through consistency and clear communication.
• Seek practical school-based experience; remain patient in a busy SEN setting.
• Interested in how the right support helps pupils with additional needs feel secure and make progress.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree – A 2:2 or above in an SEN related subject.
• Clear and confident verbal and written communication.
• Enhanced DBS – Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Genuine interest in supporting pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Desire to pursue a career in educational or clinical psychology.

School Overview

The school is a specialist secondary setting that supports students aged 11 to 19 with autism and associated communication, learning and sensory needs. Whilst the school caters for secondary aged children, they run a primary curriculum. Staff provide a structured, supportive and autism‑friendly environment where pupils can build confidence, develop independence and access learning in a way that suits their individual needs. The school places a strong focus on personal development, wellbeing and preparing students for adulthood.