Graduate Teaching Assistant – Birmingham (North)
Launch Your Career by Making a Real Difference
Are you a recent graduate with a passion for education, psychology, or supporting young people with special educational needs (SEN)? Begin your journey with Teaching Personnel as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in a warm, inclusive specialist school in Birmingham.
This is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop essential skills, and make a meaningful impact on children’s lives—all while preparing for a future career in teaching, educational psychology, social care, or youth work.
Why Choose Us?
Weekly Pay: Earn £420 – £445, paid directly every week
Full-Time: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Career Progression: Ideal experience for future teacher training or related fields
Real Impact: Support children with additional needs to learn, grow, and succeed
Professional Development: Work alongside experienced staff and build classroom confidence
Your Role as a Graduate Teaching Assistant
As part of the classroom team, you'll help deliver tailored support to children with SEN, helping them overcome barriers to learning in a positive, structured environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting students 1:1 and in small groups
Assisting teachers with planning and classroom activities
Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting inclusion
Helping create a safe, engaging, and supportive learning space
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome graduates from all backgrounds, especially those with degrees in:
Psychology
Sociology
Education
Sports Science
Childhood Studies
Social Work
SEN & Inclusion
Or, if you simply have a genuine interest in working with children and making a difference—we’d love to hear from you!
You’ll thrive in this role if you are:
Patient, empathetic, and resilient
A strong communicator and team player
Seeking practical experience before a career in education, psychology, or youth services
Committed to helping every child reach their full potential
What You’ll Need
The right to work in the UK
An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS (or willingness to apply)
Any experience working with children (paid or voluntary) is a plus, but not essential
Start Your Journey Today
This role is more than just a job—it’s a chance to grow personally and professionally while transforming the lives of children every day.
Apply now with your CV and a friendly consultant from Teaching Personnel will be in touch to help you take the next step.
Be the difference. Start your future today.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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