Graduate Academic Coach (SEND)

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

Job summary

Step Into Teaching Limited is seeking graduates to join Specialist Primary Schools in Salford as Graduate SEND Teaching Assistants/Academic Coaches. This full-time role during term-time focuses on supporting pupils with SEND through caring, empathetic, and structured instruction.

You will work under experienced teachers to promote emotional wellbeing, personalised learning, and resilience, with CPD and mentoring provided to help you progress toward teaching careers.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor's degree (2:2 or above).
• Show genuine care, patience and enthusiasm for supporting children.
• Be confident, creative and proactive in engaging pupils.
• Bring a calm, positive and empathetic approach to the classroom.
• Commit to the role for the full academic year through July 2026.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and wider support teams.
• Communicate clearly and manage behaviour with consistency and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND in a highly focused environment.
• Contribute to emotional wellbeing, regulation and resilience.
• Assist teachers in delivering personalised learning.
• Support behaviour management with consistency and compassion.

Skills

Care and empathy

Patience

Engagement with pupils

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree (2:2 or above)

Job description

Are you a graduate looking for a stepping stone in your career to teach and support our young learners?

Are you supportive, Caring, Empathetic & Resilient?

Our School are offering an unique opportunity for graduates to join ourSpecialist Primary SchoolsinSalfordthat places care, empathy and emotional wellbeing at the heart of everything it does!

This will be full-timeGraduate SEND Teaching Assistant/ Academic Coach roleswithin a highly focused SEND environment, ideal for graduates considering a future career in education or specialist support.

Our school works with children with a wide range ofspecial educational needs and disabilities (SEND), includingcomplex needs, physical needs, severe learning difficulties (SLD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD)and pupils with additional, overlapping needs that significantly impact their ability to access learning.

Children are supported through strong, trusting relationships that promote emotional safety, regulation and resilience. Learning is highly personalised and delivered through developmental stage and focuses on communication, independence, sensory development and behaviours for learning.

Role Details

• Position:Graduate SEND Teaching Assistants/ Academic Coaches
• Start Date:ASAP- End of July 2027
• Hours:Full time, Monday to Friday
• Pay:£500-530 per week (term-time)
• Location:Salford

Why You Should Apply?

• Gain meaningful, hands-on classroom experience before teacher training
• Work closely with pupils with a wide range of SEND
• Develop confidence, resilience and specialist support skills
• Make a real difference in pupils’ lives every single day
• Receive mentoring and CPD to support your long-term career progression

The Ideal Graduate Will:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree (2:2 or above)
• Show genuine care, patience and enthusiasm for supporting children
• Be confident, creative and proactive in engaging pupils
• Bring a calm, positive and empathetic approach to the classroom
• Commit to the role for the full academic year through July 2026
• Work collaboratively with teachers and wider support teams
• Communicate clearly and manage behaviour with consistency and compassion

Training and Progression Opportunity!

This is a school that invests in its people. Staff are supported through high-qualitySEND-specific CPD and specialist training, delivered by experienced practitioners. Graduates are encouraged to reflect, learn and grow, with opportunities to be involved in training and outreach work supporting pupils with EHCPs.

We activelyencourage applicants to visit the school, meet the team and see the environments first-hand, helping you understand where your strengths and compassion can make the greatest impact.

About Step Into Teaching

Step Into Teaching offers graduates immersive, hands-on experience across primary, secondary, further education and SEND settings. We carefully match you with a placement that aligns with your career goals, giving you a realistic insight into teaching before committing to formal training.

WithStep Into Teaching, you won’t just gain experience- you’ll help shape young lives, support resilience, and play a meaningful role in a school community built on care!

If you’re a graduate ready to make an impact, this is your moment!