Location: Newbury
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £90 - £105 per day
Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain valuable, hands-on experience supporting children and young people with additional needs?
A specialist school in Newbury is seeking a motivated and compassionate Psychology Graduate to join their team as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your understanding of psychology in a practical setting, supporting pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs while gaining experience for a future career in psychology, education, or mental health.
As a Psychology Graduate, you will work closely with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping them overcome barriers to learning and develop the skills they need to thrive. Students may have a range of additional needs, including autism (ASD), ADHD, social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) difficulties, and learning disabilities.
As part of your role as a Psychology Graduate, you will:
Provide tailored support to pupils with additional learning and emotional needs
Help students develop emotional regulation, resilience, and positive social skills
Support pupils with classroom activities and encourage engagement with learning
Build trusting relationships and promote positive behaviour
Work alongside teachers, SEN staff, and other professionals to support individual developmentThe school offers a supportive environment where you can learn from experienced professionals and develop practical skills in child development, behaviour management, and inclusive education.
This Psychology Graduate position would be particularly suited to graduates aspiring to become Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Child Psychologists, or therapists. Previous experience working with children or individuals with additional needs would be beneficial, although a genuine interest in supporting young people is essential.
If you are a Psychology Graduate interested in this opportunity, please submit your updated CV via this advert.
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Psychology Graduate - Newbury - SEN School - SEMH Support - ASAP Start
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy
Salary description
£90.00 - £105.00 per day