Graduate Teaching Assistant - Birmingham

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Birmingham
Start Date: September 2025
Pay: £420 – £445 per week 
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Step Into a Role That Makes a Lasting Impact

Are you a recent graduate looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real difference—right from day one? Whether your future lies in teaching, psychology, social care, or special education, this opportunity offers the perfect springboard.

We’re looking for passionate, driven, and caring individuals to join one of our outstanding partner schools in Birmingham as Graduate SEN Teaching Assistants. If you’re ready to inspire, support, and grow—this is where your journey begins.

Why This Role?

• Get Paid Weekly
  Earn between £420 – £445 a week while gaining valuable classroom experience.

• Build a Career with Purpose
  Gain hands-on experience working with children who have additional needs—ideal preparation for a future in teaching, educational psychology, youth work, or social care.

• Full-Time Consistency
  Enjoy the structure of a school-based schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm.

• Grow Personally and Professionally
  Work alongside experienced teachers and SEN professionals who will support your development every step of the way.

• See the Difference You Make
  Help children overcome challenges, build confidence, and achieve their goals—every single day.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting pupils with special educational needs, both one-on-one and in small groups. You’ll help them access learning, develop independence, and feel valued in their school environment.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Supporting pupils with tailored learning activities

• Working closely with class teachers and SEN specialists

• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing

• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom experience

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome graduates from all disciplines, especially those with backgrounds in:

• Psychology

• Sociology

• Education

• Sports Science

• Social Work

• Childhood Studies

• SEN and Inclusion

More than your degree, we’re looking for individuals who are:

• Compassionate, patient, and motivated

• Strong communicators and collaborative team players

• Eager to gain real-world classroom experience

• Passionate about making education accessible for every child

What You’ll Need to Apply

• Right to work in the UK

• Enhanced DBS check on the Child Workforce Register (or willingness to apply)

• Experience working with children (formal or informal) is a bonus, but not essential

Ready to Start?

If you’re ready to begin a rewarding role that helps shape young lives—and your own future—we want to hear from you.

Click Apply Now to upload your CV. A dedicated consultant from Teaching Personnel will be in touch to guide you through the process.

Be the person who helps a child succeed. Start your career in education with purpose, passion, and impact.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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