£85 - £100 Per Day
Full Time
Contract
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Education
Posted 5 hours ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
Graduate Academic Coach
Could you provide the steady support young people need when school feels overwhelming? Are you looking for meaningful experience in a specialist setting before moving into educational or clinical psychology?
*** Graduate Academic Coach
*** September 2026 to July 2027
*** £85 - £100 per day
*** Specialist school, Wolverhampton
*** Support students with eating disorders and mental health needs
The Role:
Support students across the school who need additional help to access learning, manage routines, and engage positively with education. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, help pupils build confidence, reinforce classroom expectations, and work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to support academic progress and emotional wellbeing.
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 specialist setting, and you are interested in how the right support helps young people with complex emotional and mental health needs feel safer and more able to learn.
Requirements
The School:
The school is a specialist education setting that supports young people receiving care for eating disorders and associated mental health needs. Students may join the school for a short or longer period while accessing treatment, so staff provide a calm, flexible and therapeutic learning environment. The school focuses on helping pupils maintain academic progress, rebuild confidence and re-engage positively with education at a pace that supports their wider recovery.
How to Apply
Apply today with your CV to be considered for this Graduate Academic Coach role. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss next steps and arrange interview. Early applications are encouraged, as the school may appoint before the closing date.
Due to the high number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.
Could you provide the steady support young people need when school feels overwhelming? Are you looking for meaningful experience in a specialist setting before moving into educational or clinical psychology?
*** Graduate Academic Coach
*** September 2026 to July 2027
*** £85 - £100 per day
*** Specialist school, Wolverhampton
*** Support students with eating disorders and mental health needs
The Role:
Support students across the school who need additional help to access learning, manage routines, and engage positively with education. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, help pupils build confidence, reinforce classroom expectations, and work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to support academic progress and emotional wellbeing.
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 specialist setting, and you are interested in how the right support helps young people with complex emotional and mental health needs feel safer and more able to learn.
Requirements
- Degree – A 2:2 or above in psychology or 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 – An interest in building a long-term career supporting children and young people with additional needs.
The School:
The school is a specialist education setting that supports young people receiving care for eating disorders and associated mental health needs. Students may join the school for a short or longer period while accessing treatment, so staff provide a calm, flexible and therapeutic learning environment. The school focuses on helping pupils maintain academic progress, rebuild confidence and re-engage positively with education at a pace that supports their wider recovery.
How to Apply
Apply today with your CV to be considered for this Graduate Academic Coach role. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss next steps and arrange interview. Early applications are encouraged, as the school may appoint before the closing date.
Due to the high number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.