SEN Academic Coach

Pertemps; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Wednesbury seeks an SEN Academic Coach for September 2025 to July 2026. The role focuses on providing dedicated academic support to neurodiverse learners and assisting them to engage with the curriculum effectively. This position is ideal for graduates interested in educational psychology or teaching, offering valuable experience in a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a background or interest in psychology or education.
• Prior experience supporting young people, particularly those with additional needs, is highly regarded.
• Able to build trust and motivate students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored academic and emotional support to students with autism and ADHD.
• Lead focused interventions and help students manage attention and behavior.
• Work closely with SENCO and class teachers to support student progress.

Skills

Patience

Adaptability

Motivation

Education

Graduate degree in education, psychology, or related field

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.