Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Graduate Learning Support Assistant

A warm and welcoming secondary school in Shirley, Solihull are recruiting for a Graduate Learning Support Assistant to join their team of caring, supportive, and committed staff in the next academic year. The role involves supporting a year 7 student with SEN, aiding them access to the full range of learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom and providing modified materials as required.

Are you a recent graduate considering a career in teaching or educational psychology?

Do you have experience supporting people with SEN? Would you like to gain more?

If so, this fantastic opportunity supporting a student with SEN as a Graduate Learning Support Assistant is perfect for you!

Graduate Learning Support Assistant – The Role:

• Graduate Learning Support Assistant
• Located in Shirley, Solihull
• Providing support to a student with SEN in a mainstream school
• Promoting the student’s educational, emotional, and social development
• Employing and adapting various teaching strategies to suit the needs of the child
• Liaising with SENCo and teachers to aid access to the full range of learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom
• Helping with intimate care

Graduate Learning Support Assistant – The Benefits:

• Paid £300 – £350 per week, term time only
• Long term role, no day-to-day supply!
• Placed in one school for the academic year
• Gaining rewarding SEN teaching experience
• Ideal experience for aspiring teachers or educational psychologists
• September start
• Close to transport links

Graduate Learning Support Assistant – Applicant Requirements:

• Minimum 2:1 degree in any subject
• Previous experience supporting people with SEN
• Previous experience working/volunteering with children and young people
• Passionate about supporting people with SEN
• Understanding, patient and empathetic towards young people’s needs
• Dedicated to making a difference to student’s experience of education

To apply for this exciting role as a Graduate Learning Support Assistant in Solihull, press the ‘Apply’ button or send your CV to Jessica Finnigan at i-teachers!