Psychology Graduate

Academics; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking psychology graduates for a role in a specialist school in Brighton that supports children with Autism and complex needs. The position offers essential experience, ongoing training, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on children's lives. Working hours are typically 08:30-15:30, term-time only, with a competitive salary.

Benefits

Initial and ongoing training

Impactful contribution to child development

Competitive rate of pay

Qualifications

• Ideal for aspiring psychologists or speech and language therapists.
• Experience with children with varying cognitive behaviours desired.

Responsibilities

• Support children with reading and writing tasks.
• Assist with play-related activities.
• Deliver personal care to children with severe needs.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

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Psychology Graduate - Brighton - September 2025

Have you been looking for a role in the NHS in the hope of gaining some field experience with mental health?

Are you an aspiring psychologist or speech and language therapist?

Are you a naturally resilient and empathetic person?

This psychology graduate position could be exactly what you've been looking for!

A specialist school for children with Autism and Moderate to Severe and complex needs in Brighton is welcoming applications from psychology graduates who are seeking experience of working with children with varying cognitive behaviours. The existing team of incredible staff are welcoming like-minded individuals to join them in supporting children with varying challenges. The school is for ages 5-16.

What can you expect on a daily basis?

- Working with teachers to support children with reading and writing

- Assisting with play-related activities

- Ensuring the safety of the child/children you are allocation to work with

- Delivering personal care to children with more severe needs (feeding, cleaning, changing and toileting)

Why is this such a great role for a psychology graduate?

- Initial and ongoing training is provided

- An excellent position for someone who has the ambition to become a teacher, psychologist or speech and language therapist

- Fantastic working hours typically of 08:30-15:30 term-time only

- Competitive rate of pay

- Having a really impacting contribution on the upbringing and development of a vulnerable child

If this sounds like the position for you then please get in contact as soon as possible to arrange an appointment with Academics and a visit with the school.