SEN Academic Coach

SEN Academic CoachDo you want a long-term, 1:1 SEN role where you help an autistic student feel settled, understood, and able to access lessons across the week? SEN Academic Coach Immediate start until July 2026 £85 - £100 per day Secondary school, Wednesbury 1:1 support for a student with AutismThe Role:You will provide consistent 1:1 support for an autistic student in a secondary setting, helping them access learning, manage transitions, and stay regulated across the school day. You will follow the student's SEN support plan and work closely with the SENCO, pastoral team, and class teachers so strategies stay consistent, not random. You will use clear routines, predictable language, and structured task steps to reduce overload and increase independence. You will support communication and engagement through practical adjustments such as visual prompts, chunked instructions, planned movement breaks, and calm check-ins at key points in the day. Sensory differences are common for autistic people, so you will notice triggers early and help the student use agreed strategies before stress escalates. You will keep brief, professional notes on what helps, what changes, and what progress looks like, then feed back to the team so support tightens over time. Your work sits within the graduated approach used in England, where support is assessed, planned, delivered, and reviewed based on impact. The Candidate:You bring calm consistency, clear boundaries, and the patience to stick with routines even when the day gets messy. You build trust without trying to be a mate. You stay steady, you stay professional, and you keep the student safe.

• Degree at 2:2 or above in any subject
• Experience supporting children or young people, education, care, youth work, mentoring, tutoring, coaching, or volunteering is desirable
• Confidence working 1:1, following plans, and reinforcing consistent routines
• Able to communicate clearly with staff and record brief, factual updates
• Strong approach to safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries
• Enhanced DBS required, plus right to work checks, references, and standard school vetting

The School:You will work in Wednesbury, within the Sandwell local authority area, in a secondary school with a strong focus on inclusion and access to learning. You will join a setting where SEN support relies on consistency, clear systems, and joined-up communication between SEND, pastoral, and teaching staff. You will get day-to-day direction, agreed strategies, and access to resources so you are not left guessing. The role is built around one student, so expectations stay clear and your impact is easy to see.Apply Now:Send your CV to be considered. If shortlisted, you will get a call to confirm availability, relevant experience, and confidence in a 1:1 autism support role. Checks follow, then the school stage is arranged quickly due to the immediate start.Due to the number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.