Psychology Graduate (School Based)

Leader Recruitment Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment group seeks Psychology Graduates to support children with additional needs in schools across Wakefield. This rewarding position allows graduates to utilize their psychology background to help students thrive in their educational journey, offering support tailored to individual needs and fostering a conducive learning environment.

Benefits

PAYE Payroll with in-house team

Ongoing Support and Training

In-house Team Teach Training

Dedicated consultant

Full compliance with AWR

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology required.
• Background in Youth Work, Army, Police, or Creative fields is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional needs like ASD, ADHD, and SEMH.
• Work one-to-one and in groups with students.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Communication

Empathy

Education

Degree in Psychology

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Leader Recruitment Group

Location:

Wakefield, United Kingdom

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Other

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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: Wakefield

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.