Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: Birmingham B13

Contact: Full time 8:30-3:30

Salary: £89-£110

This full-time role for a Graduate Teaching Assistant ideal for graduates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs, and who are considering a future career in teaching, psychology, education, or therapy.

You’ll be joining a nurturing, collaborative team committed to helping every student reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of SEN needs, such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD or speech, language and communication needs.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to help develop academic, social, and emotional skills.
• Assist the class teacher in creating an inclusive, structured, and safe learning environment.
• Adapt resources and activities to meet individual learning needs.
• Use strategies to support positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Help prepare learning materials and contribute to lesson planning when required.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver consistent, high-quality support.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A recent graduate (education, psychology, social sciences, or related fields preferred).
• A genuine interest in SEN, with a patient, compassionate, and resilient attitude.
• Strong communication and rapport-building skills.
• Ability to stay calm, flexible, and positive in challenging situations.

To be considered for this position, please forward your updated CV to us.

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.
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