Psychology Graduate - SEND & SEMH Support

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting Psychology graduates to support children and young people across Manchester and surrounding areas in SEND and SEMH roles. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in an educational setting while helping pupils with learning and behavioural needs.

You will work in collaboration with teachers and support staff, building relationships, supporting regulation, and contributing to positive learning outcomes for diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Child Psychology, Education, or a related subject.
• Genuine interest in child development, SEND, behaviour, or emotional wellbeing.
• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Patient, empathetic, and approachable.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour.
• Keen to gain practical experience within education.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs
• Working with pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and behavioural needs
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting social communication and confidence
• Assisting with interventions and differentiated learning activities
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff

Skills

Interest in child development

Experience with children

Empathy

Communication

Relationship building

Behaviour support

Education sector motivation

Education

Degree in Psychology, Child Psychology, Education, or a related subject

Job description

Psychology Graduate - SEND & SEMH Support

Manchester & Surrounding Areas | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | Aspire People

Aspire People are currently recruiting Psychology and Child Psychology Graduates to work with children and young people across a range of schools in Manchester and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates who are interested in SEND, SEMH, child development, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing and want to gain valuable experience within an educational setting.

The Role May Include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs
• Working with pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and behavioural needs
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting social communication and confidence
• Assisting with interventions and differentiated learning activities
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff

The Ideal Candidate:

• Degree in Psychology, Child Psychology, Education, or a related subject
• Genuine interest in child development, SEND, behaviour, or emotional wellbeing
• Experience working with children or young people is desirable
• Patient, empathetic, and approachable
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confident supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour
• Keen to gain practical experience within education

Previous school experience is not essential for the right graduate, and we would also consider candidates with relevant experience through youth work, mentoring, tutoring, sports coaching, care, or volunteering.

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Full-time, part-time, and long-term opportunities
• Access to primary and secondary schools
• Valuable experience working directly with children and young people
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities to build experience in SEND, SEMH, education, and child development

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.