Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Support. Job in Southmoor Education & Training Jobs

Academics Ltd; Southmoor; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational institution in Abingdon is seeking a Psychology Graduate for Mental Health Support. This role involves working with children facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges, providing vital support in a nurturing environment. Ideal for those aiming for a career in educational or clinical psychology, this opportunity offers extensive training and professional development.

Benefits

Gain practical experience

Access to training opportunities

Work in small class sizes with nurturing staff

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people.
• Calm, compassionate, adaptable, and confident in building positive relationships.
• Previous experience with children or young people is a bonus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with students on a one-to-one and small group basis to help them access the curriculum.
• Support personal development by promoting social skills, resilience, and emotional regulation.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and daily routines.

Skills

Passion for supporting children

Calm and compassionate

Adaptable

Experience with children

Job description

Overview

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Support

Are you a recent Psychology graduate eager to gain hands-on experience working with children who have social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs? Are you considering a future in educational psychology, clinical psychology, child development, or a related field?

This is an excellent opportunity to build your experience in a highly regarded specialist school in Abingdon that supports children aged 4-16, with a primary diagnosis of Autism and associated SEMH challenges.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with students on a one-to-one and small group basis, helping them access the curriculum and manage their emotions and behaviours.
• Support their personal development by promoting social skills, resilience, and emotional regulation.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation, behaviour management, and daily classroom routines.
• Adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of students, helping them reach age-appropriate milestones both academically and emotionally.
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team focused on therapeutic and educational progress.

This role offers fantastic training and guidance, making it ideal for graduates looking to gain first-hand insight into child and adolescent mental health and neurodiversity within an educational setting.

Requirements

• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people.
• Calm, compassionate, adaptable, and confident in building positive relationships.
• Previous experience with children or young people (e.g., in a school, youth work, care, volunteering) is a bonus - but not essential.

Benefits / What you can gain

• Gain practical experience highly relevant to careers in psychology, therapy, teaching, or social work.
• Work in a school with small class sizes and an experienced, nurturing staff team.
• Access to training and potential long-term development opportunities.

Key Details

• Location: Abingdon
• Start date: ASAP
• Salary: 85- 100 per day
• Schedule: Term-time only
• Full-time
• Supportive, inclusive environment with good travel links

If you want to know more, apply directly to this role! You will be contacted to arrange an interview if you have been short-listed!