Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEN School | Birmingham

Are you a recent graduate eager to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs?
Whether you’re aiming for a future in teaching, educational psychology, social work, or SEN support, this role offers invaluable hands-on experience in a supportive, specialist school setting in Birmingham.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Weekly Pay: £420 – £445, paid weekly

• Full-Time Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

• Career Development: Gain vital experience for teacher training, educational psychology, social care, or SEN career paths

• Make an Impact: Directly support children with additional needs to learn, grow, and succeed

• Learn & Grow: Work alongside experienced educators to build your skills and confidence in the classroom

Your Role as a Graduate Teaching Assistant

You will be an essential part of the classroom team, supporting children with special educational needs both individually and in small groups. Your daily contributions will help create an inclusive, safe, and nurturing learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist students with SEN through tailored learning activities

• Support teachers in lesson planning and daily classroom tasks

• Promote positive behaviour, inclusion, and independence among students

• Help maintain a safe and supportive classroom atmosphere

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome graduates from all academic disciplines—especially those with degrees in:

• Psychology

• Sociology

• Education

• Sports Science

• Childhood Studies

• Social Work

• Special Educational Needs and Inclusion

Or anyone passionate about working with children and young people.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Are patient, compassionate, and resilient

• Communicate effectively and enjoy teamwork

• Want practical classroom experience before pursuing teaching, psychology, or youth work careers

• Are dedicated to helping every child achieve their potential

What You Need to Apply

• Right to work in the UK

• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

• Experience with children (paid or voluntary) is helpful but not essential

Ready to Make a Difference?

Start your rewarding career supporting children with SEN today. Click Apply Now to submit your CV, and one of our friendly consultants will contact you to discuss the next steps.

Join Teaching Personnel and be the difference in a child’s day — every day.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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