Graduate Academic Coach – SEN

Step Into Teaching Limited; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Into Teaching Limited in Redditch (B97) is seeking a Graduate SEN Academic Coach for a full-time, term-time role. You will support SEN/SEMH pupils through one-to-one and small group work, delivering tailored interventions to boost academic and personal growth.

The role offers immediate start and a valuable stepping stone toward teacher training or educational psychology studies, with collaboration across teachers and external professionals to enhance student outcomes.

Qualifications

• A degree (2:2 or above) in psychology, SEN, or related field preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to motivate, engage and build trust with students.
• Desire to support pupils with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with SEN/SEMH needs in and out of class.
• Lead structured intervention sessions and activities.
• Assist with planning and resourcing for individual education plans (IEPs).
• Collaborate with class teachers, SENCOs and external professionals.
• Help ensure pupils feel safe, supported and able to thrive at school.

Skills

Degree in psychology/SEN-related

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree (2:2 or above)

Job description

Graduate SEN Academic Coach - B97, Redditch

Start Date: ASAP Start
Job Type: Full-time, Monday – Friday
Salary: £500– £530 per week (term time only)

Are you a graduate passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with additional needs?

If you’re looking for meaningful classroom experience before progressing to teacher training, educational psychology, or SEN specialisms, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

We’re looking for a caring, committed graduate to join a supportive school in Redditch, working with students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The opportunity

• Full-time role supporting SEN / SEMH pupils


• One-to-one and small group work


• Plan and deliver intervention sessions tailored to individual needs


• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals


• Play a key role in supporting students’ personal, social, and academic development


• Gain invaluable experience ahead of teacher training or educational psychology studies

What we’re looking for

• A degree (2:2 or above) — psychology, SEN, or related fields ideal, but all considered


• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs


• Strong communication and teamwork skills


• An ability to motivate, engage, and build trust with students


• A positive, patient, and adaptable approach


• Any previous experience working with children or young people with SEND/SEMH (inside or outside of school) is beneficial, but not essential

Key responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with a range of needs, in and out of the classroom


• Lead structured intervention sessions and activities


• Assist with planning and resourcing to support individual education plans


• Work alongside professionals to contribute to EHCPs and assessments


• Help ensure pupils feel safe, supported, and able to thrive at school

This role is to start ASAP and will run full time until the Spring Term. There may be possibility for the role to continue until the end of the academic year.

Step Into Teaching is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure and Baring Service check

We aim, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within 5 working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future.