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SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant Can you bring patience, warmth and consistency to pupils in an EYFS SEN Hub? Do you want to gain early years SEN experience before progressing into teaching, psychology or specialist education? SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant September 2026 to July 2027 £85 - £92 per day 'Good' primary school, Stechford Group support across the EYFS SEN Hub The Role: As an SEN Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils within the EYFS SEN Hub, helping them engage with learning, routines and play-based activities. You will work with small groups of children who need additional support with communication, social interaction, early development and confidence. You will also help create a calm, structured and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and ready to learn. The Candidate: This role will suit a caring, patient and resilient graduate who wants to build meaningful experience in early years SEN. You should be confident supporting young children, following guidance from teaching staff and adapting your approach to meet different needs. This is a strong opportunity for someone considering primary teaching, SEN, educational psychology or clinical psychology. Requirements - 2:2 degree or above in Psychology, Education, Early Childhood Studies or a related subject. - A genuine interest in supporting pupils with SEN in an EYFS setting. - Strong communication skills and a calm, nurturing approach. - The ability to support routines, play-based learning and positive interaction. - Enhanced DBS - Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate. The School: This 'Good' primary school in Stechford has a dedicated EYFS SEN Hub supporting pupils with additional needs at an early stage in their education. Staff provide structure, care and targeted support to help children develop confidence, communication and independence. How to Apply: To apply for this role, please submit your CV online. Successful applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stage of the process. Due to the number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Graduate Sports Assistant (Netball specialism)Do you want to build a career in sport, education or coaching? Are you ready to gain hands-on experience in a high-performing school sports environment? This Graduate Sports Assistant role offers the chance to work across a broad sporting programme while supporting students both on and off the field.This role is a live in position, accommodation is provided on the school grounds. Location: Horsham, Sussex August 2026 to July 2027 One Year Contract, full academic year £18,000 annual salary, plus accommodation Boarding school environment Coaching, Netball support, pastoral duties and sports administrationThis is a brilliant opportunity for a graduate or undergraduate with a strong sporting background to join a busy and well-resourced sports department for one academic year from 31 August 2026. For the right candidate, there may be the opportunity to secure a further year through a competitive process. Previous assistants have progressed into teaching, PGCE or SCITT training, and sports performance pathways.The Role As a Graduate Sports Assistant, you will play a key part in the delivery of sport and physical education across the school. You will coach your main sport to a high standard, with rugby, hockey, football or netball forming your primary focus, while also providing support in areas such as cricket, athletics, swimming or basketball.You will work alongside PE teachers, sports coaches and senior staff to support practical lessons, games sessions, fixtures, training and wider physical activity programmes. The role also includes officiating, team management, sports administration, and helping to maintain high standards of conduct, discipline and punctuality among students.This is not just a coaching role. You will also contribute to the wider life of a busy boarding environment, supporting house teams, supervising student access to sports facilities, and taking an active role in pastoral and broader extracurricular provision.The Candidate You will be a motivated and energetic individual with the confidence to coach at least one major team sport to a high level. You should be organised, proactive and keen to contribute to a demanding but rewarding school setting where sport plays a major role in daily life.This role would suit someone considering a future in teaching, sports coaching, pastoral care or performance sport. You will need to enjoy working with young people, be prepared to get involved fully in school life, and bring a professional approach to both coaching and administration.Key Responsibilities • Plan and deliver sports sessions as part of the wider physical activity programme • Support PE teachers during practical PE lessons across different age groups • Coach and develop students in your specialist sport • Assist with additional sports including cricket, athletics, swimming or basketball where required • Officiate fixtures and support team selection and match-day management • Help organise weekly sports schedules and match-day materials • Support the smooth day-to-day running of a busy sports department • Promote high standards of behaviour, discipline and punctuality • Reinforce the school's core values through all aspects of your work with students • Contribute to boarding and pastoral responsibilities as part of the wider staff team • Supervise student use of sports facilities, including some weekend duties with time off in lieu during the week • Support weekend and extracurricular programmes as requiredThe Environment You will be joining a large and ambitious sports department with experienced staff, external coaches and strong whole-school involvement in sport. The programme covers a wide range of activities, with major sports including rugby, football, netball, hockey, cricket and athletics, alongside continued growth in areas such as basketball and swimming.The setting offers excellent sports facilities and a strong culture of participation and performance, making this an ideal role for anyone looking to develop practical experience in a professional school sports environment.Apply This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable school-based sports experience in a full and varied role from August 2026. It will suit candidates who want to make an impact, develop their coaching practice and play a meaningful part in the education and development of young people.Send your CV if you are ready to take on a Graduate Sports Assistant role in a thriving boarding school environment.

Science Academic Coach (Physics & Chemistry) Could you help GCSE pupils make better progress in Physics and Chemistry when the content starts to feel demanding? Are you looking for a secondary school role that gives you strong subject-based experience before teacher training? Science Academic Coach (Physics & Chemistry) September 2026 to July 2027 £90 - £110 per day 'Good' secondary school, Ward of Edgbaston 1:1 and small group support across GCSE Physics and Chemistry The Role: Work with the Science department to support GCSE pupils in Physics and Chemistry through 1:1 tuition and small group intervention. You will help students strengthen their understanding of key topics, reinforce classwork, support revision, and feed back clearly to teachers on progress. GCSE science content is built around subject knowledge and progression across Biology, Chemistry and Physics, while secondary teachers work with pupils aged 11 to 16, or up to 19 in schools with sixth forms. The Candidate: You are clear, organised, and confident explaining difficult ideas in a simple way. You want practical secondary school experience, enjoy helping students build confidence in Science, and are keen to develop the classroom skills needed for a future in teaching. Requirements • Degree - A 2:2 or above in any subject. • Communication - Clear and confident verbal and written communication. • Enhanced DBS - Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate. • Desire to work in education/with children - Genuine interest in supporting pupil progress and wellbeing. • Career Goals - A desire to train as a teacher and build a long-term career in education. The School: This 'Good' secondary school in the Ward of Edgbaston offers the chance to build valuable subject-based experience in a well-structured Science department. You will join a setting where targeted intervention matters, classroom support has a clear purpose, and extra academic guidance is used to help pupils make measurable progress in GCSE Physics and Chemistry. GOV.UK's DBS workforce guidance was updated on 20 January 2026 and remains the key eligibility guidance for enhanced checks in roles working with children. How to Apply Apply today with your CV to be considered for this Science Academic Coach (Physics & Chemistry) role. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss next steps and arrange interview. Early applications are encouraged, as the school may appoint before the closing date.Due to the high number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.