SEN Academic Coach

The Education Network; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une école secondaire inclusive à Wednesbury recherche un SEN Academic Coach pour soutenir les élèves neurodivers. Rôle clé pour aider à adapter les leçons et favoriser un climat d'apprentissage positif au cours de l'année scolaire 2025-2026. Ce poste est idéal pour les diplômés souhaitant acquérir une expérience précieuse dans le soutien éducatif et le développement personnel des jeunes.

Qualifications

• Diplômé(e) avec un intérêt en psychologie ou éducation.
• Expérience antérieure avec des jeunes ayant des besoins supplémentaires est un atout.
• Capacité à créer un climat de confiance avec les élèves.

Responsibilities

• Fournir un soutien académique et émotionnel aux élèves avec autisme et TDAH.
• Mener des interventions ciblées pour améliorer la gestion de l'attention et du comportement.
• Collaborer étroitement avec le SENCO et les enseignants.

Skills

Patience

Adaptabilité

Motivation

Education

Diplôme en psychologie, éducation ou SEN

Job description

SEN Academic Coach

Are you a graduate with a passion for supporting neurodiverse learners and looking to gain experience in a school setting?

*** SEN Academic Coach
*** September 2025 – July 2026
*** £81–£102 per day
*** Location: Wednesbury
*** 1:1 and small group support to students with autism and ADHD

The Role
As an SEN Academic Coach, you’ll deliver tailored academic and emotional support to students with autism and ADHD across Key Stages 3 and 4. You’ll lead focused interventions, help students manage attention and behaviour, and adapt tasks to ensure they can fully access the curriculum. Working closely with the SENCO and class teachers, your input will directly support student progress and confidence.

The Candidate
You’re a graduate with a background or interest in psychology, education or SEN. You’ll need to be patient, adaptable, and consistent—able to build trust and motivate students with a range of needs. Prior experience supporting young people, particularly those with additional needs, will be highly regarded. This is an excellent route for anyone considering educational psychology, teaching or specialist support work.

The School
This inclusive secondary school in Wednesbury takes pride in its structured and nurturing approach to SEN. With an experienced support team and strong leadership, the school offers a clear framework for graduate staff to develop their skills while making a real impact.

If you're ready to gain specialist SEN experience and help young people thrive—apply today.

Due to high demand, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.