Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary
Shape A Life Graduate Careers Programme
Location: Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Salary: £497 - £517 per week
Hours: Full-time | 35 hours per week | Term-time only
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: September 2026 – July 2027
Are you a recent graduate with a passion for helping young people overcome challenges and thrive?
This is a brilliant opportunity to gain meaningful experience supporting secondary-age students with SEN requirements in a forward-thinking secondary school in Sutton Coldfield.
Whether you're considering a future career in education, mental health, social care, or SEN, this role gives you the insight, experience, and development to take your next step with confidence.
This role is for the entire 26/27 academic year as a minimum.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Working closely with the SENCO and pastoral teams to support students aged 11–16
- Providing one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEN and additional needs
- Supporting engagement, emotional regulation, and behaviour strategies
- Helping track student progress and deliver personalised interventions
- Creating a calm, inclusive classroom environment where every student can succeed
This Role is Ideal if You're Exploring a Career In:
- Educational Psychology
- Mental Health or Social Work
- Teaching or SEND Specialism
- Youth or Family Support Services
- Counselling or Therapy
Who You Are:
- A recent graduate (2:1 or above) with a passion for SEN/SEMH support
- Empathetic, resilient, and passionate about making a difference
- A positive role model with strong communication skills
- Someone with high expectations of learning and behaviour
- Creative, proactive, and eager to learn from experienced educators
What You’ll Gain:
- School-based experience in SEN / SEMH support
- Mentorship and hands-on learning from expert SEN professionals
- Valuable insight into child development, inclusive education, and trauma-informed practice
- A springboard into postgraduate training, education roles, or the wider health and care sectors
This is more than just a graduate job — it’s a chance to build a future with purpose, supporting young people who need someone exactly like you beside them.
Click Apply Now to submit your application to Eamon at Shape A Life today.
Shape A Life is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, right-to-work checks, and the provision of two suitable references.
Pay: £497.00-£517.00 per week
Education:
Work Location: In person
