Overview
Graduate Learning Support Assistant - Specialist ASD School | Birmingham
Are you a recent graduate passionate about supporting children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? If you want to gain valuable experience in a specialist school setting that caters to students aged 4 to 19, this role is an ideal opportunity to kickstart your career. Whether your future lies in teaching, educational psychology, social care, or SEN support, join us and make a meaningful impact while developing your skills in a nurturing, expert-led environment.
What You'll Do
* Provide essential support to students across a wide age range (4-19 years) with ASD, helping them navigate their educational journey while respecting their unique abilities and challenges.
* Support children and young people with ASD through personalised learning activities, sensory regulation, and communication support.
* Assist teachers in adapting lesson plans to meet individual needs and abilities.
* Encourage positive behaviour and promote emotional wellbeing and social skills development.
* Help maintain a calm, structured, and supportive classroom environment tailored to sensory sensitivities.
* Monitor student progress and collaborate with specialists to inform personalised education plans.
Who Should Apply
* Graduates from all academic backgrounds, especially those with interests or degrees in Psychology, Sociology, Education, Sports Science, Childhood Development, Social Work, or Special Educational Needs and Inclusion.
What Makes You a Great Fit
* Patient, empathetic, and resilient with a passion for supporting individuals on the autism spectrum.
* Strong communicator who works well within a team and collaborates with multidisciplinary professionals.
* Motivated to learn autism-specific support techniques and practical classroom skills.
* Dedicated to helping each student achieve their fullest potential in a nurturing, inclusive setting.
* Flexible and proactive in responding to the diverse needs of students.
Requirements
* Right to work in the UK.
* Enhanced DBS clearance or willingness to obtain.
* Experience working with children or young people (voluntary or paid) is a plus, but not essential.
What We Offer / How to Apply
* Competitive Weekly Pay: £82 - £95 per day.
* Full-Time, Stable Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
* Specialist ASD Environment: Work in a dedicated school serving students aged 4-19 with ASD.
* Structured Career Progression: Access tailored training programs and clear pathways to advance in SEN education, psychology, or social care.
* Professional Development: Workshops on autism-specific strategies, sensory integration, communication techniques, and behaviour management.
* Supportive & Collaborative Team: Multidisciplinary colleagues committed to your growth and wellbeing.
* Network & Connect: Build professional links within the ASD and wider SEN community.
How to start: Submit your CV; a recruitment consultant will guide you through the next steps. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks in line with DfE guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education". Enhanced DBS checks are required. Details of our privacy policy are available on the Teaching Personnel website.
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