At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide 1:1 support to help students engage and progress in their learning.
- Company: Secondary school in Wolverhampton focused on student support and development.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hands-on experience, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in education and direct collaboration with teaching staff.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience while helping students build confidence and overcome learning barriers.
- Qualifications: Degree (2:2 or above) and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Could you provide the steady support a student needs to feel more confident and make progress in school? Are you looking for meaningful secondary school experience in a role where your support will have a visible day-to-day impact?
September 2026 to July 2027
£85 - £101 per day
Location - secondary school, Wolverhampton
1:1 support across the national curriculum
The Role
Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a student across the national curriculum, helping them stay engaged in lessons, follow routines, break tasks into manageable steps, and access learning more confidently. You will work closely with teaching staff to reinforce classwork, support academic progress, and help the student build confidence across the school day.
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 overcome barriers to learning and make steady 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 – An interest in building a long-term career supporting children and young people in education.
The School
This secondary school in Wolverhampton offers the chance to build valuable experience in a setting where consistency, structure, and purposeful support matter. You will work closely with teaching staff in a role that gives you direct exposure to practical intervention, student support, and the day-to‑day strategies schools use to help pupils access learning more successfully.
Academic Learning Support Assistant employer: The Graduate Network
The Graduate Network is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the wellbeing of both staff and students. With opportunities for professional growth and development in the educational sector, this role provides invaluable experience in a 'Good' secondary school setting, making it an ideal stepping stone for graduates pursuing careers in educational or clinical psychology.
