Psychology Graduate (School Based)

Leader Recruitment Group; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Education recruitment agency seeks Psychology Graduates to work in schools supporting children with additional needs. This rewarding position leverages your psychology degree to make a positive impact, providing one-on-one and group support for children facing challenges. Join our mission to elevate the educational experience for young learners.

Benefits

PAYE Payroll with in-house team

Ongoing Support and Training

In-house Team Teach Training

Own dedicated consultant

Full compliance with AWR

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology required.
• Desirable backgrounds in Youth Work, Army, Police, or Creative fields.
• No direct experience needed, but beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional needs both one-on-one and in groups.
• Work with schools to help children reach their full potential.
• Undergo Safe Recruitment vetting process including DBS check.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Experience in Youth Work

Art background

Music background

Education

Degree in Psychology

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Client:

Leader Recruitment Group

Location:

Pontefract, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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About This Role

Job Title: Psychology Graduate (School Based)

Location: Pontefract

Leader Education are looking for Psychology Graduates who are looking to work with children with additional needs within a school. We are working with several schools within the area who are looking to take on individuals with a background in Psychology. You will be working with children who have additional needs such as ASD, ADHD and SEMH and will be required to support them on a one-to-one and a group basis. This is an extremely rewarding role where you can use your degree to help children flourish and reach their full potential.

Role Requirements

This role will require you to have a degree in Psychology and a passion for working with children with additional needs. You do not need any direct experience working with children, but this will be desirable. If you have a background in Youth Work, Army, Police or any Creative background such as Art or Music alongside your degree please apply.

About Us

Leader Education are committed to providing the highest level of service and candidates to the Education Sector. We strive to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and schools through our compassionate and comprehensive services. We are proud to support schools and to make a real difference.

What We Offer

• PAYE Payroll with our in-house payroll team
• Ongoing Support and Training
• In-house Team Teach Training
• You own dedicated consultant
• Full compliance with AWR to ensure you get the right pay and working conditions.

As part of our Safer Recruitment, you will be required to go through our vetting process before you can work in a school. For this role you will require an Enhanced Child or Child and Adults DBS. This is mandatory to work in a school and if you do not have one you can apply for one through Leader Education.