Full time

Graduate Learning Support Assistant

The Graduate Network

Birmingham, B2 5RE

£85 - £95 per day

Posted: 03 July 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 02 August 2026

Ref: 60327560

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About the Role

The Graduate Learning Support Assistant position is based in Birmingham at a secondary SEND school. This full-time role runs from September 2026 to July 2027, offering a daily rate between £85 and £95. You will deliver academic support to pupils with additional learning needs, concentrating on literacy and numeracy development. This placement suits a recent graduate pursuing a PGCE, Doctorate, or PhD, providing valuable practical experience before further study. Your responsibilities include assisting students to improve their core skills and overcome learning barriers. Working within a supportive school environment, you will help pupils build confidence and academic progress. This role requires patience, strong communication abilities, and a genuine interest in special educational needs.

Graduate Learning Support Assistant – SEND Secondary School – Birmingham
Are you a recent graduate looking to pursue a career working with children who have special educational needs?? Do you want to gain valuable practical experience before applying for your PGCE, Doctorate or PHD? This inclusive secondary SEND school in Birmingham is looking to appoint a Graduate Learning Support Assistant to provide academic support for pupils with additional learning needs, with a particular focus on literacy and numeracy development.
*** Graduate Learning Support Assistant
*** £85 - £95 per day
*** September 2026 – July 2027
*** Secondary SEND School – Birmingham
*** Supporting literacy, numeracy, and academic development for pupils with SEND
The Role
This is a highly rewarding position where no two days are the same. As a Graduate Learning Support Assistant, you will work with students who require additional support to access learning, helping them overcome barriers that may impact their progress in the classroom. You will deliver structured literacy and numeracy interventions, support students during lessons, and help adapt learning activities to suit individual needs. Working closely with teaching staff, you'll play an important role in celebrating small successes and helping students develop confidence in their abilities.
The Candidate
The school is looking for a graduate who is compassionate, resilient, and motivated by the opportunity to support young people who learn differently. Graduates from Psychology, Education, English, Maths, Sociology, Criminology, and related subjects are encouraged to apply. This role would particularly suit somebody considering a future in SEND teaching, educational psychology, social work, or youth support services. You should be able to build positive relationships, remain calm under pressure, and have a genuine commitment to helping students achieve their goals.
The School
This specialist secondary school provides education for students whose needs cannot always be met within mainstream settings. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing young people for adulthood, combining academic learning with the development of communication, independence, and social skills. Staff work as part of a close-knit multidisciplinary team and benefit from ongoing professional development. The school has invested heavily in specialist resources and intervention programmes, creating an environment where students are given every opportunity to succeed.
Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.