Psychology Graduate

Academics Ltd; Worthing; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Initial and ongoing training

Term-time hours

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Worthing is seeking a Psychology Graduate to join a specialist SEN school supporting children with autism and complex needs. The role follows school hours with a regular shift pattern, offering valuable early-career experience.

You will help children with reading and writing, participate in play activities, and support personal care, all while receiving initial and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Must have a psychology degree.
• Willingness to work with children with autism and complex needs.
• Initial and ongoing training provided.

Responsibilities

• Working with teachers to support children with reading and writing
• Assisting with play-related activities
• Ensuring the safety of the child/children you are allocated to work with
• Delivering personal care to children with more severe needs (feeding, cleaning, changing and toileting)

Job description

Psychology Graduate - Worthing - November 2026

Do you love working with children and thrive on seeing their progression?

Are you a naturally resilient and empathetic person?

Could you benefit from working school hours and with a regular ongoing shift pattern?

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

A specialist SEN school for children with autism and complex needs is welcoming a psychology graduate to join their expanding team of incredible support staff. No day is ever the same in this role, as you will see the young learners go from strength to strength, with a few hurdles to support them over along the way. You will experience various cognitive behaviours and learn different methods to overcome challenges.

What can the psychology graduate 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
• 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 you're a psychology graduate and this sounds like the sort of role you're looking for to develop and progress your career, then

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.