Psychology Graduate - Gloucester

Academics; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Gloucester are seeking a Psychology Graduate to join its Learning Support Assistant team in a specialist school. You will support pupils with additional learning, communication, emotional and behavioural needs on a 1:1 and small-group basis, gaining hands-on experience relevant to Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling or Therapy.

This full-time role (Mon-Fri, 8:30am–3:30pm) offers a valuable pathway for future training and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children or vulnerable people is useful, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Help identify barriers to learning and emotional wellbeing.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Support communication, social skills and independence.
• Work alongside teachers, pastoral staff and specialist professionals.

Job description

Psychology Graduate - Gloucester

Are you a recent Psychology Graduate looking to gain hands-on experience with children and young people? Are you considering a future career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling or Therapy?

A specialist school in Gloucester is looking for a Psychology Graduate to join its support team as a Learning Support Assistant. This full-time opportunity provides valuable experience working with pupils with additional learning, communication, emotional and behavioural needs.

As a Psychology Graduate, you will:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Help identify barriers to learning and emotional wellbeing.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Support communication, social skills and independence.
• Work alongside teachers, pastoral staff and specialist professionals.

This Psychology Graduate role is an excellent opportunity to put your degree knowledge into practice. You will develop your understanding of child development, behaviour, neurodiversity and mental health while building strong relationships with pupils.

As a Psychology Graduate, you will gain experience that can provide a strong foundation for future training in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Counselling, Teaching or Speech and Language Therapy. Previous experience with children or vulnerable people is useful, but not essential.

Key information:

• Psychology Graduate
• Gloucester
• Full time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm
• 90 to 105 per day
• ASAP Start
• Learning Support Assistant / SEN setting

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