Graduate Academic Coach (SEND)

Stepintoteaching; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Into Teaching is recruiting graduates for a full-time Graduate Academic Coach/Teaching Assistant role at a secondary school in Blackburn BB1, starting ASAP for the 26/27 academic year. You will support SEND and SEMH needs, gain hands-on classroom experience, and benefit from mentoring and professional development to build a pathway into teacher training.

The role offers term-time weekdays with a weekly pay of £500–£530 and a safeguarding DBS check.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Ability to confidently engage and motivate pupils.
• Empathetic, resilient and focused to achieve.
• Ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on classroom experience from day one.
• Support SEND and SEMH needs within the classroom.
• Mentoring and professional development opportunities.
• Practical skills in behaviour management and lesson support.

Skills

Passion for supporting young people

Pupil engagement

Teamwork

Empathy

Resilience

Education

2:2 degree or above

Job description

Our secondary school based in Blackburn BB1 are recruiting graduates for full-time Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant/ Academic supporting roles starting ASAP for the full academic year.

If you're considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, or another child-focused profession but want real classroom experience first, Step Into Teaching offers the perfect pathway into education.

To support classrooms and school's Alternative Provision unit, supporting special educational needs, social emotional mental health needs and re-intergration. SEMH session planning where able, and looking for a perfect graduate with resilience, care and ambition to achieve!

Through our programme, you’ll gain hands‑on experience in one school to build your experience, skills and knowledge essential to pursue a career in education- building relationships to open opportunities into teacher training and other educational career pathways!

The Role:

• Position: Graduate Academic Coach/ Teaching Assistant (SEND)


• Location: Blackburn BB1


• School: Secondary School


• Start Date: ASAP- Academic Year 26/27


• Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday (term-time)


• Pay: £500–£530 per week

We’re Looking For Graduates Who:

• To hold a 2:2 degree or above


• Have a genuine passion for supporting young people


• Can confidently engage and motivate pupils


• Are proactive, positive, and reliable


• Empathetic, resilient and focused to achieve


• Are committed for the full academic year (Until July 2027)


• Work well within a team and communicate effectively

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on classroom experience from day one


• Awareness and experiences in classrooms, supporting SEND (Special Educational Needs) and SEMH (Social & Emotional Mental Health).


• Ongoing mentoring and professional development


• Practical skills in behaviour management, lesson support, and pupil engagement


• Exposure to a variety of learning needs and school environments

By the end of the academic year, you’ll be fully prepared to take the next step into teacher training or further education-based careers.

Step Into Teaching is committed to safeguarding children. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.We aim to respond to all applications within 5 working days. If you do not hear from us within this time, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We encourage you to apply again in the future.