Psychology Graduate in Worthing)

Academics; Worthing; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist SEN school in Worthing seeks a psychology graduate to join their team. The role involves supporting young learners, assisting with activities, and delivering personal care, all within school hours. This opportunity offers competitive pay and the chance to make a significant impact on children's development.

Benefits

Initial and ongoing training

Regular working hours (08:30-15:30 term-time only)

Qualifications

• Graduate in Psychology.
• Ability to work with children.
• Ambition to support learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Support children with reading and writing.
• Assist with play-related activities.
• Ensure children's safety and deliver personal care when needed.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Psychology Graduate - Worthing - September 2025

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 please apply now