Graduate Academic Coach- (SEND) N

Step Into Teaching Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Into Teaching Limited is seeking graduates for full-time Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant/ Academic support roles in Liverpool. Start ASAP for Academic Year 26/27. You will gain hands-on classroom experience supporting SEND and SEMH, with mentoring and professional development.

Role offers Monday to Friday term-time work, in a Specialist SEND Primary School, paying £500–£530 per week. Ideal for graduates aiming for teacher training or psychology paths.

Qualifications

• 2:2 degree or above.
• Genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Able to engage and motivate pupils.
• Committed for the full academic year (Until July 2027)

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support for SEND and SEMH.
• Assist with behaviour management and pupil engagement.
• Support lesson delivery and learning activities.
• Collaborate with school staff and mentors.

Skills

Pupil engagement

Teamwork

Communication

Education

2:2 degree or above

Job description

Are you a graduate looking for experience in a classroom to kick start your career in education?

Ourspecialist SENDprimary school based in Liverpool L5are recruiting graduates for full-time Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant/ Academic supporting roles starting ASAP- Academic Year 26/27.

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

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 SEND Academic Coach/ Teaching Assistant
• Location:Liverpool L5
• School: Specialist SEND Primary School
• Start Date: ASAP- Academic Year 26/27
• Interview Period: ASAP
• 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.