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Graduate Teaching Assistant – SEND School, Birmingham
Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable experience supporting children with additional needs? This welcoming specialist school in Birmingham is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team for the full academic year from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring educational psychologist, SEN teacher, speech and language therapist, or clinical psychologist to develop practical experience supporting pupils with autism.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
£85 - £100 per day
September 2026 – July 2027
Autism SEND School – Birmingham
Supporting pupils with autism on a 1-2-1 and whole-class basis
The Role
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff to help pupils with autism access learning and achieve their individual targets. You will provide tailored 1-2-1 support, assist during whole-class lessons, and deliver interventions designed to develop communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and academic skills. You will play a key role in creating a structured, positive, and engaging learning environment where pupils can thrive.
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The Candidate
This role is ideal for a graduate with a strong interest in special educational needs and child development. Psychology, Education, Health and Social Care, and related graduates are encouraged to apply. You should be patient, resilient, and committed to supporting young people with additional needs. Strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a genuine passion for helping children achieve their potential are essential.
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The School
This specialist Birmingham school has an excellent reputation for supporting pupils with autism and provides a highly structured learning environment tailored to individual needs. The school benefits from outstanding specialist facilities, a skilled multidisciplinary team, and a strong focus on helping pupils develop academically, socially, and emotionally. Graduates joining the school receive excellent support and gain invaluable experience working within a specialist educational setting.
Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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