Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Graduate Learning Support Assistant – Specialist SEN School | Birmingham

Inspiring, Meaningful, Career-Building Work with Children & Young People (Ages 4–19)

Are you passionate about helping children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) reach their full potential? Whether you’re a recent graduate, an experienced support worker, or someone looking to build a long-term career in education, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing SEN school specialising in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

If you are driven, compassionate, and eager to learn, we want to hear from you.

Why This Role Is Perfect for You

Competitive Weekly Pay: £425- £455
Consistent Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm (no evenings, weekends, or split shifts)
Specialist SEN Setting: Join a school dedicated to supporting children with ASD and associated learning, sensory, and communication needs
Exceptional Training: Access high-quality CPD including

Autism-specific teaching strategies

Sensory integration approaches

Behaviour regulation frameworks

Communication and visual support systems
Clear Progression Routes: Ideal experience for careers in teaching, SEN education, therapy, psychology, social care, or educational support
Expert, Multidisciplinary Team: Work closely with teachers, SEN specialists, therapists, and behaviour mentors
Impactful Work: Make a daily difference to students’ confidence, independence, and wellbeing

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Education Support Assistant, you will support students from ages 4–19, helping them learn, communicate, and thrive in a school environment tailored to their individual needs.

Your role will include:

Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students with ASD and other learning needs

Assisting with differentiated lessons, ensuring activities are accessible, engaging, and meaningful

Promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and social interaction

Helping create a calm, structured, inclusive classroom environment

Supporting students with sensory processing needs and communication strategies (e.g., PECS, visuals)

Working with teachers and therapists to monitor progress and contribute to personalised support plans

This is a brilliant opportunity to gain hands-on experience while receiving guidance from experienced SEN practitioners.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from:

Graduates (Psychology, Sociology, Education, Childhood Studies, Sports Science, Social Work, Criminology, SEN & Inclusion, and similar fields)

Aspiring teachers, therapists, and educational psychologists

Support workers seeking a school-based role

Confident, caring individuals who want to make a difference

You’ll be a great fit if you are:

Patient, empathetic, and resilient

Passionate about SEN, especially Autism

A strong communicator who enjoys working collaboratively

Curious, proactive, and eager to learn new strategies

Committed to supporting each student’s unique strengths and challenges

Requirements

Right to work in the UK

Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

Experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential)

Ready to Make a Real Difference?

If you’re excited about helping children and young people with SEN grow in confidence, develop life skills, and achieve their potential, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today by sending your CV, and one of our dedicated recruitment consultants will be in touch to guide you through the process.

Join us—and be the person who changes a child’s day, every day.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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