At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide 1:1 support for a student with Autism and complex needs throughout the school day.
- Company: A 'Good' secondary school in Edgbaston focused on meaningful support.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, valuable experience, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Work closely with teachers and SENCO in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a student's life while gaining essential SEN experience.
- Qualifications: Degree (2:2 or above) and a genuine interest in education and psychology.
The predicted salary is between 22500 - 27500 £ per year.
Could you be the consistent support a student with Autism and complex needs relies on each day? Are you looking for meaningful secondary SEN experience before moving into educational or clinical psychology?
September 2026 to July 2027
£85 - £101 per day
‘Good’ secondary school, Ward of Edgbaston
1:1 support for a student with Autism and Complex Needs
The Role: Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a student with Autism and complex needs across the school day. You will help the pupil follow routines, access learning, stay engaged in lessons, manage transitions, and build confidence, while feeding back clearly to teachers and the SENCO.
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 structured support helps a young person with additional needs feel secure and make progress. This role would suit a graduate who wants relevant SEN experience before progressing into educational or clinical psychology.
- 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 ‘Good’ secondary school in the Ward of Edgbaston 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 the SENCO in a role that gives you direct exposure to day-to-day SEND provision, practical intervention, and the support strategies schools use to help pupils with Autism and complex needs access learning more successfully.
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