At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with Autism to enhance their learning experience.
- Company: SEN school in Edgbaston focused on meaningful pupil support.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hands-on experience, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to work closely with professionals and develop practical intervention strategies.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience for your psychology career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Psychology (2:2 or above) and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 22000 - 25000 £ per year.
Could you make a real difference to pupils who need extra support to feel settled and successful in school? Are you looking for meaningful SEN experience before moving into educational or clinical psychology?
£85 - £101 per day
September 2026 to July 2027
Location - SEN school, Ward of Edgbaston
1:1 and small group support – Autism
The Role
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with Autism across the school day.
- Help students follow routines, access learning, build confidence, develop communication, and engage more positively in the classroom while working closely with teaching staff and wider professionals.
The Candidate
- Calm, observant, and able to build trust through consistency and clear communication.
- Desire for practical school-based experience, patience in a specialist setting, and interest in how focused support helps pupils with Autism feel more secure and make progress.
Requirements
- Degree – A 2:2 or above in Psychology or a related 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 SEN school in the Ward of Edgbaston offers the chance to build valuable experience in a setting where structure, patience, and purposeful support matter. You will work closely with teaching staff and wider professionals 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 access learning more successfully.
Psychology Graduate in Birmingham employer: The Graduate Network
This SEN school in the Ward of Edgbaston is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture where you can make a real difference in the lives of pupils with Autism. With a focus on professional development, you will gain invaluable experience that aligns with your career goals in educational or clinical psychology, all while working in a nurturing environment that prioritises student wellbeing and progress.
