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Graduate Learning Support Assistant – SEND Secondary School – Birmingham
Are you a recent graduate looking to pursue a career working with children who have special educational needs? Do you want to gain valuable practical experience before applying for your PGCE, Doctorate, or PHD? This inclusive secondary SEND school in Birmingham is looking to appoint a Graduate Learning Support Assistant to provide academic support for pupils with additional learning needs, with a particular focus on literacy and numeracy development.
Graduate Learning Support Assistant
£85 - £95 per day
September 2026 – July 2027
Secondary SEND School – Birmingham
Supporting literacy, numeracy, and academic development for pupils with SEND
The Role
This is a highly rewarding position where no two days are the same. As a Graduate Learning Support Assistant, you will work with students who require additional support to access learning, helping them overcome barriers that may impact their progress in the classroom. You will deliver structured literacy and numeracy interventions, support students during lessons, and help adapt learning activities to suit individual needs. Working closely with teaching staff, you'll play an important role in celebrating small successes and helping students develop confidence in their abilities.
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The School
This specialist secondary school provides education for students whose needs cannot always be met within mainstream settings. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing young people for adulthood, combining academic learning with the development of communication, independence, and social skills. Staff work as part of a close-knit multidisciplinary team and benefit from ongoing professional development. The school has invested heavily in specialist resources and intervention programmes, creating an environment where students are given every opportunity to succeed.
Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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