Psychology Graduate

Academics; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Psychology Graduate to join a supportive primary school in Bristol. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in mental health support, working with children who have special educational needs. You will assist in fostering a positive learning environment for students with SEMH, ASD, and ADHD, making a meaningful impact in their lives. The school values teamwork and invests in its staff, ensuring you receive the support and development needed to thrive in your career. If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to start your journey in education, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Recent Psychology Graduate with a minimum 2:2 degree.
• Experience working with children in various support roles.

Responsibilities

• Support children's behaviour for learning in the classroom.
• Work with individual learners or small groups in Learning Support.

Skills

Experience with SEMH

Experience with SEN

Experience with ASD

Experience with ADHD

Youth work

Support work

Mental health work

Resilience

Confidence in handling challenging behaviour

Education

Psychology Degree (2:2 or above)

Job description

Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant - Bristol (BS4) - ASAP Start

Are you a psychology graduate looking for your first step into a career in mental health?

Are you looking for experience working with SEMH, SEN, ASD and ADHD children?

A lovely primary school in Totterdown is looking for a Psychology Graduate with experience with ASD, ADHD and SEN to join their team and support a Year 3 pupil with SEMH. The school also has a role supporting a lovely Year 6 pupil with ASD and ADHD who is also part of a small group who have complex needs.

• £90 - £100 per day, dependent on experience
• ASAP Start
• Bristol - BS4
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm

Your role as Psychology Graduate may include, but not be limited to the following responsibilities:

• Supporting children's behaviour for learning in the classroom.
• Helping children with their understanding of the teacher's instructions.
• Working with individual learners in the classroom 1:1, or working with individuals or small groups in the Learning Support department.
• Keeping track and recording pupil progress.

At this Primary School, you will be well supported and promote teamwork to develop the best structure for the students. This school truly believes in investing in their staff, and you will be challenged and supported throughout this primary school.

About you

• A recent Psychology Graduate with 2:2 or above.
• Experience working with children - for example, youth work, support work, mental health work, or SEN in sport.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs.
• Resilient and confident to work with challenging behaviour.

If you are interested in this Psychology Graduate role, please apply online or for further information contact Academics LTD Bristol office and speak to Janine Robinson.

Please note: Academics are a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, and relevant references will be required. Academics is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.