Want paid experience that actually builds your SEN toolkit?
Use calm structure and clear communication to help pupils learn with confidence.
- Graduate LSA
- Immediate start until July 2027
- ‘Outstanding’ primary school, Selly Oak
- 1:1 and small group support with SEN children
What you’ll do:
Support identified pupils in class and through short pull-out sessions. Break learning into manageable steps, use visuals/now-next boards, and make transitions predictable. You’ll run bite-size literacy/numeracy clinics, coach regulation and social communication, and keep succinct notes so next actions are obvious to teachers and the SENCO.
Who you are:
A thoughtful graduate who notices what helps each learner. You communicate plainly, hold steady boundaries, and adjust without fuss so pupils can stay engaged and become more independent.
Requirements
- Degree – 2:2 or above in any subject.
- Communication – Clear, confident written and spoken English.
- Enhanced DBS – Held already or willingness to obtain.
- Desire to work in education/with children – Strong interest in SEN, behaviour and wellbeing.
- Experience working with children – Relevant experience (SEN support, mentoring, tutoring, volunteering) is desirable but not essential.
The School:
This ‘Outstanding’ Selly Oak primary is two-form entry with calm, well-organised classrooms and simple behaviour routines that everyone understands. Inclusion is woven into daily practice: the SEN team runs regular plan–do–review cycles, provides ready-to-use visuals and sensory tools, and maintains access to regulation spaces when pupils need a reset. Reading is a whole-school priority (systematic phonics, daily guided reading, strong vocabulary work) and maths is taught in small, connected steps with frequent retrieval and consistent methods across year groups. Teams co-plan and share high-quality materials—model texts, worked examples and intervention packs—so you can deliver impact without reinventing resources. New colleagues get a structured induction, weekly bite-size CPD and short coaching drop-ins with precise, usable next moves—great conditions to
evidence progress and prepare for Educational Psychology or ITT routes.
Graduate LSA in Birmingham employer: The Education Network
The Education Network is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the professional development of its staff. Located in South Tyneside, this role as a DT Teacher provides not only competitive pay but also the chance to inspire and engage students in a positive learning environment, making a meaningful impact on their educational journey.
