SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant
 
Want real primary SEN experience before teacher training or educational psychology?

Support one pupil with autism so school feels safe, structured and purposeful.
 
*** SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant
*** £82 - £101 per day
*** Immediate start until July 2026
*** ‘Good’ primary school, Wolverhampton
*** 1:1 support for a pupil with Autism
 
The Role:

You will be the pupil’s steady adult throughout the day. You will set up simple visuals, break work into clear steps and agree short goals so tasks feel achievable. In class you will model how to start, prompt with now next cards, and use quiet cues to keep focus. You will plan brief regulation breaks and a clean re-entry so learning restarts quickly. You will pre teach key words before new topics, run short practice on reading and number facts and help the pupil apply gains back in the lesson. You will record quick outcomes, update an intervention log and confirm next actions with the class teacher and SENCO. You will follow safeguarding and behaviour plans and support calm arrivals, tidy transitions and end of day routines.
 
The Candidate & Requirements:

You are patient, observant and clear in your language. You keep boundaries warm and consistent and help pupils move towards independence.

• Degree, 2:2 or above in any subject.
• Communication, strong written and spoken English.
• Enhanced DBS, held already or willingness to obtain.
• Desire to work in education or with children, genuine interest in SEN and wellbeing.
• Experience supporting children or young people, desirable but not essential.

 
The School:

This ‘Good’ Wolverhampton primary runs predictable routines from arrival to home time. Staff use shared behaviour language, visual timetables and plan do review cycles, so support is joined up. Reading has protected daily time with phonics and guided practice. Maths is taught in small, connected steps with regular low stakes checks so methods are consistent between classes. Teams co plan and share model texts, worked examples and ready to use intervention packs, which keeps preparation efficient and ensures your support aligns with the curriculum. New colleagues receive a clear induction, weekly bite size CPD and focused coaching drop ins with practical next moves.
 
How to Apply

Apply through the job advert with your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief call and an in-school observation. Roles may close early if filled.
 
Due to the number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.