Psychology Graduate

Teaching Personnel; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist SEMH school in the Wirral is seeking a dedicated Psychology graduate for a full-time, term-time role. The successful candidate will support vulnerable students, particularly those with special educational needs, using trauma-informed practices to create a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Full assistance for DBS check

Qualifications

• Strong interest in supporting children with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Willingness to learn about trauma-informed practice.
• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for students.
• Build trusting relationships with students and staff.
• Apply trauma-informed strategies to support student engagement.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Communication

Education

Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

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Psychology Graduate – SEMH Support Role
Location: Wirral
Full Time | Term Time Only
SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) School

A specialist SEMH school in the Wirral is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychology graduate to join their team on a full-time, term-time basis.

This is an ideal opportunity for a graduate with a strong interest in working with vulnerable students, particularly those with SEN (Special Educational Needs) and SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting students both academically and emotionally, using trauma-informed practice to help create a safe and nurturing learning environment.

The Role:

The successful candidate will:

Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with complex emotional and behavioural needs

Build positive and trusting relationships with students and staff

Promote emotional wellbeing and model appropriate behaviour

Apply trauma-informed strategies to support student engagement

Assist in maintaining a calm, consistent, and supportive classroom environment

Be a positive role model, encouraging personal and academic growth

Person Specification:

The school is looking for someone who:

Holds a degree in Psychology (or a related field)

Demonstrates a strong interest in supporting children and young people with SEN and SEMH needs

Shows compassion, resilience, and a willingness to support students facing emotional challenges

Understands or is keen to learn about trauma-informed practice

Has excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport

Experience working with children or young people (in any setting) is desirable but not essential

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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