Graduate Academic Coach - Satellite Provision

Step Into Teaching; Cobham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No perks listed

Job summary

Step Into Teaching is working with an outstanding specialist school in Cobham to offer a year-long Graduate Academic Coach placement. You will support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, helping them access learning, regulate emotions and build independence.

You will gain exposure to evidence-based practices, train with experienced staff, and develop essential skills for future teaching, psychology or SEN roles. Term-time only role with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree (2:2 or above)
• Patience, supportive and emotionally resilient
• Genuine interest in SEN, autism or child development
• Clear communication and ability to build relationships with pupils and staff
• Be reflective, proactive and willing to learn
• Support classroom activities and prepare learning materials
• Deliver structured support to individuals or small groups

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups to access learning
• Help pupils regulate emotions and develop independence
• Work with an inclusion team to implement evidence-based strategies

Skills

Patience

Emotional resilience

Clear communication

Relationship building

Proactive learner

Learning material preparation

Education

Degree (2:2 or above)

Job description

Do you want to gain hands-on experience supporting children with complex needs before progressing into teaching, educational psychology or another specialist pathway?

Step Into Teaching is here to support you.

Who are Step Into Teaching?

We are a pre-teacher training programme designed to support graduates in gaining meaningful, long-term experience in education. We place graduates into year-long, school-based roles that provide a strong foundation for careers in teaching, educational psychology, counselling or specialist SEN provision.

This experience allows you to build confidence, develop specialist skills and decide whether education is the right long-term path for you.

The opportunity

We are working with an outstanding specialist school in Cobham - KT11 (surrey) that supports children and young people aged 3-19 with:

• Autism (Communication and Interaction Needs)
• Complex learning disabilities

The school is deeply committed to preparing pupils for life beyond education, with high expectations, a strong values-led culture and a curriculum tailored to individual needs.

Role details:

• Full-time, Monday to Friday
• September start (subject to compliance checks)
• £445-£500 per week (term-time only)
• Classroom-based role
• Supporting pupils with ASD, SEN and complex needs
• Working as part of a highly skilled inclusion team
• Making a tangible difference every day

About the role

As a Graduate Academic Coach, you will support pupils both 1:1 and in small groups, helping them to access learning, regulate emotions and develop independence.

The school uses evidence-based approaches that reflect how pupils learn best, including structured communication, emotional regulation and independence-building strategies. You will gain exposure to specialist practices and work alongside experienced staff who are highly invested in training and development.

The ideal graduate will:

• Hold a degree (2:2 or above)
• Be patient, supportive and emotionally resilient
• Have a genuine interest in SEN, autism or child development
• Communicate clearly and build strong relationships with pupils and staff
• Be reflective, proactive and willing to learn
• Support classroom activities and prepare learning materials
• Deliver structured support to individuals or small groups

Why this role?

• Exceptional experience for future teachers, psychologists or therapists
• Deep insight into specialist SEN and autism provision
• A supportive environment with strong staff development

So are you ready to contribute to shaping the world of tomorrow?