SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant
Want real Early Years SEN experience before teacher training?
Help EYFS pupils feel safe, focused and ready to learn.
*** Immediate start until July 2026
*** £80 - £90 per day
*** ‘Good’ primary school, Wolverhampton
*** Support EYFS children who have additional needs
The Role:
You will provide steady 1:1 and small group support in Nursery and Reception so pupils can access learning throughout the day. You will break activities into clear steps, use visual timetables and now/next prompts, and rehearse routines so transitions are smooth. You will lead short adult-led tasks in phonics, early number, communication and fine motor skills, then link these gains back into play. You will model clear language at children’s level, extend play with simple questions, and coach turn taking and sharing. You will prepare visuals and task boards that build independence, record brief observations, update intervention trackers, and agree next actions with the class teacher and SENCO. You will follow behaviour and safeguarding procedures and support daily routines at drop-off, snack, outdoor learning and home time.
The Candidate & Requirements:
You are patient, organised and clear in your communication. You follow plans closely, notice triggers early and adjust calmly so children re-engage quickly and grow independence.
* Degree, 2:2 or above in any subject.
* Communication, confident written and spoken English.
* Enhanced DBS, held already or willingness to obtain.
* Desire to work in education/with children, strong interest in EYFS, SEN and wellbeing.
* Experience working with children, relevant experience is desirable but not essential.
The School:
This ‘Good’ Wolverhampton primary is multi-form entry with predictable EYFS routines from arrival to home time. Indoor and outdoor areas are well resourced with zoned provision for role play, construction, small world, mark making and sensory exploration. Phonics runs daily with matched reading practice. Early maths is taught in small, connected steps with frequent retrieval so methods stay consistent between classes. Inclusion is embedded through plan–do–review cycles, ready access to visual supports and regulation spaces, and regular check-ins with the SENCO. Teams co-plan and share activity cards, language prompts and observation sheets. New colleagues receive a structured induction, weekly bite-size CPD and short coaching drop-ins with precise, usable 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.