The Graduate Academic Coach position in Wednesbury involves providing tailored 1:1 support to a secondary school student with Autism, helping them engage with lessons, follow routines, and build confidence academically. This full-time, temporary role runs from September 2026 to July 2027 and offers a daily rate of £85 to £101. Working closely with teachers and support staff, the coach will assist the pupil in breaking down tasks and accessing the curriculum more effectively. The position suits graduates seeking meaningful school experience before pursuing careers in educational or clinical psychology. Strong communication, patience, and adaptability are key skills for this role.

Graduate Academic Coach

Could you provide the focused support one student needs to feel more confident and achieve more in school? Are you looking for meaningful secondary school experience before moving into educational or clinical psychology?

Graduate Academic Coach
September 2026 to July 2027
£85 - £101 per day
Location – secondary school, Wolverhampton
Support academic achievement to a student with Autism

The Role:

Provide dedicated academic support for a student with Autism across the school day. You will work on a 1:1 basis to help the pupil stay engaged in lessons, follow routines, break work into manageable steps, and access learning more confidently. You will also work closely with teachers and wider staff to support progress and help the student achieve more consistently across the academic year.

The Candidate:

You are calm, observant, and able to build trust through consistency and clear communication. You want practical school-based experience, you can stay patient in a busy secondary setting, and you are interested in how focused support helps a young person with additional needs feel secure and make progress.

Requirements
Degree – A 2:2 or above in any subject.
Communication – Clear and confident verbal and written communication.
Enhanced DBS – Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.
Desire to work in education/with children – Genuine interest in supporting pupil progress and wellbeing.
Career Goals – A desire to pursue a career in educational or clinical psychology.

The School:

This secondary school in Wolverhampton offers the chance to build valuable SEN experience in a setting where structure, consistency, and purposeful support matter. You will work closely with teaching staff and wider professionals in a role that gives you direct exposure to practical intervention, student support, and the strategies schools use to help a pupil with Autism access learning more successfully.

How to Apply

Apply today with your CV to be considered for this Graduate Academic Coach role. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss next steps and arrange interview. Early applications are encouraged, as the school may appoint before the closing date. Due to the high number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.

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