SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant
 
Are you a recent psychology graduate who is looking to gain experience of supporting SEN pupils in order to establish a career involving the support of young people?
 
*** SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant
*** Smethwick
*** £85-£95 per day
*** Immediate start until July 2025
*** 1:1 and small group support for SEN pupils in the inclusion unit.
*** ‘Good’ school with excellent provisions for SEN pupils.
 
The Graduate:

• At least a 2:1 bachelor’s degree in psychology, or a related field.
• An empathetic, caring nature.
• Genuine passion for the education of young SEN pupils.
• Commitment to following safeguarding procedures to keep pupils safe.
• Previous experience of working with pupils, additional support needs, or in a school setting is preferable.

 
The Role:

• Providing 1-2-1 and small group support to SEN pupils to improve their wellbeing and achievement levels.
• Working closely with teaching staff to plan and deliver stimulating lessons that are adapted to suit the individual needs of each pupil.
• Aiding the development of pupils’ basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Assisting in the coordination of extra-curricular activities to extend pupils’ passion for education beyond the classroom.

 
The School
This ‘Good’ primary school is renowned for its fantastic provisions for SEND pupils. With an SEND unit for children with severe learning disabilities, and staff who are committed to supporting SEN pupils to the best of their abilities, this school is the perfect place for a psychology graduate to gain experience of supporting additional and complex needs.
 
This school benefits from an easily accessible location with great public transport links. Multiple bus routes run straight past the school gates making the school easily accessible for graduates across Birmingham.