Psychology Graduate - Swindon

Academics; Swindon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Swindon is seeking a Psychology Graduate to join its Learning Support Assistant team at a specialist school. This full-time role involves supporting pupils with additional learning, communication, emotional and behavioural needs, 1:1 and small groups, and working alongside teachers and pastoral staff.

The position offers hands-on experience relevant to Educational Psychology or related fields, with start ASAP and a salary policy aligned to experience.

Qualifications

• Recent Psychology graduate with interest in educational or clinical psychology.
• Experience with children or vulnerable people is useful but not essential.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
• Identify barriers to learning and emotional wellbeing.
• Support communication, social skills and independence.
• Collaborate with teachers, pastoral staff and specialists.
• Help promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.

Skills

Pupil support

Communication

Behaviour support

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Job description

Psychology Graduate - Swindon

Are you a recent Psychology Graduate looking to gain hands‑on experience with children and young people? Are you considering a future career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling or Therapy?

A specialist school in Swindon is looking for a Psychology Graduate to join its support team as a Learning Support Assistant. This full‑time opportunity provides valuable experience working with pupils with additional learning, communication, emotional and behavioural needs.

As a Psychology Graduate, you will:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small‑group basis.
• Help identify barriers to learning and emotional wellbeing.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Support communication, social skills and independence.
• Work alongside teachers, pastoral staff and specialist professionals.

This Psychology Graduate role is an excellent opportunity to put your degree knowledge into practice. You will develop your understanding of child development, behaviour, neurodiversity and mental health while building strong relationships with pupils.

As a Psychology Graduate, you will gain experience that can provide a strong foundation for future training in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Counselling, Teaching or Speech and Language Therapy. Previous experience with children or vulnerable people is useful, but not essential.

Key information:

• Psychology Graduate
• Swindon
• Full time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm
• 90 to 105 per day
• ASAP Start
• Learning Support Assistant / SEN setting

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.