At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with additional needs.
- Company: A 'Good' secondary school in Wolverhampton focused on student wellbeing.
- Benefits: Gain valuable SEN experience and develop skills for a future career in psychology.
- Other info: Opportunity to work closely with experienced staff in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while building your career in education.
- Qualifications: Degree (2:2 or above) and clear communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 22500 - 27500 £ per year.
Could you provide the steady support some students need to feel more settled and successful in school?
Are you looking for meaningful secondary SEN experience before moving into educational or clinical psychology?
- Graduate Learning Support Assistant
- Academic Year - September 2026 to July 2027
- “Good” secondary school, Wolverhampton
- 1:1 and small group SEN support – Autism, ADHD, EBD
The Role
Provide 1:1 and small-group support for students with additional needs across the school day.
You will help pupils manage routines, stay engaged in lessons, regulate behaviour, build confidence, and access learning more successfully, while working closely with teaching and pastoral staff to support progress.
The SEND Code of Practice remains the core statutory guidance for identifying need, putting support in place, and reviewing its impact in schools.
The Candidate
You are calm, observant, and able to build positive relationships through consistency and clear communication.
You want practical secondary school experience, you can stay patient in a busy setting, and you are interested in how focused support helps young people with Autism, ADHD, and EBD feel more secure and make better progress.
Current school support vacancies continue to describe learning support roles as working with pupils with autism, ADHD and SEMH through targeted day-to-day support.
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 Wolverhampton offers the chance to build valuable SEN experience in a setting where consistency, structure, and purposeful support matter.
You will work closely with staff in a role that gives you direct exposure to practical intervention, student support, and the day-to-day strategies schools use to support pupils with additional needs.
SEND-focused school roles are commonly used to help pupils with communication, interaction, social, emotional and mental health needs access learning more effectively.
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Graduate 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.
