Graduate SEN Assistant in Birmingham

Graduate SEN Assistant

Could you make a real difference to pupils who need extra support to access learning and feel secure in school? Are you looking for a permanent SEN role where you can build meaningful experience working closely with students and staff?

*** Graduate SEN Assistant

*** Permanent – September 2026

*** £20,000 - £25,000 per year

*** SEN School based in Selly Oak

*** Provide one-to-one or small-group support and help adapt activities so students can access learning

The Role:

Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional needs across the school day. You will help adapt classroom activities so students can access learning at the right level, support behaviour and communication, reinforce routines, and work closely with teachers to help pupils stay engaged and make progress.

The Candidate:

You are calm, patient, and able to build positive relationships with pupils who need consistent support. You communicate clearly, work well as part of a wider team, and want practical experience in an SEN setting where your input will have a visible impact each day.

Requirements

• Degree – A 2:2 or above in a creative subject.
• Communication – Clear and confident verbal and written communication.
• Enhanced DBS – Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Desire to work in education/with children – Genuine interest in supporting pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Career Goals – A desire to pursue a career in educational or clinical psychology.

The School:

This SEN school in Selly Oak offers an exciting opportunity for a Graduate SEN Assistant to take on a permanent role from September 2026. You will join a setting where structured support, teamwork, and strong relationships matter. This is a role where you will gain valuable experience helping students with a range of needs access learning more successfully, while developing a realistic understanding of how effective SEN provision works in practice.