ADHD Support Practitioner

Teaching Personnel; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education recruitment agency is seeking an ADHD Support Practitioner in Skelmersdale. This temporary full-time position is ideal for recent Psychology graduates eager to gain hands-on experience in education and mental health. Responsibilities include supporting students with ADHD, assisting with behaviour management, and collaborating with staff. This role provides a pathway to careers in Educational Psychology and SEN Teaching.

Benefits

Free child protection training

DBS check assistance

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or background in support work/youth work/SEN needed.
• Genuine interest in psychology, education, or mental health required.

Responsibilities

• Support students with ADHD and SEMH needs.
• Assist with classroom management and behaviour support.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to deliver tailored strategies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Proactive and resilient approach

Compassionate behaviour support

Education

Recent Psychology graduate

Job description

Overview

ADHD Support Practitioner – SEMH Setting, Skelmersdale. We are recruiting for an ADHD Support Practitioner to join a specialist SEMH school in Skelmersdale on a temporary, full-time contract. This role is suited to recent Psychology graduates seeking hands-on experience in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Full-time, Monday to Friday, term-time only
• Temporary contract with the opportunity to gain valuable experience in education and mental health settings
• Work closely with students with ADHD and wider SEMH needs, providing 1:1 and small group support
• Assist with classroom management, behaviour support, and promoting positive engagement in learning
• Collaborate with teaching staff and the SEN team to deliver tailored strategies for student progress

What we’re looking for

• A recent Psychology graduate or someone with a background in support work, youth work, or SEN
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with young people
• A proactive, resilient, and compassionate approach to supporting behaviour and learning
• A genuine interest in pursuing a career in psychology, education, or mental health

This role offers an excellent stepping stone into careers such as Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or SEN Teaching, giving you real-world experience in a supportive school setting.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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