Psychology Graduates

Academics; Halifax; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Halifax is seeking Psychology students or graduates to support Primary and SEN schools with SEND/SEMH needs. You will apply insights from psychology to real classroom contexts, aid learning, and help with emotional regulation.

Role offers flexible opportunities (full-time, part-time, daily supply) and provides exposure to children with autism, ADHD, and trauma-related behaviours. This is a meaningful gateway to education and psychology careers.

Qualifications

• Background or strong interest in psychology, mental health, or child development.
• Commitment to safeguarding & supporting wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• You will support children 1:1 or in small groups, assisting with learning and emotional regulation.
• You will contribute to a safe, supportive and inclusive environment and gain insight into SEND conditions including autism, ADHD and trauma-related behaviours.

Skills

Child development

Mental health

Job description

Psychology Students & Graduates - Make a Real Difference in Primary and SEN Schools! Are you studying psychology or recently graduated and looking to get work that links to your course or career goals?

At Academics, we’re working with Primary and SEN schools across Halifax that are in urgent need of passionate, caring, and driven individuals to support pupils with SEND or SEMH needs.

Why this is perfect for psychology students/graduates:

• Apply your understanding of child development, behaviour, and mental health in a real-world setting
• Gain valuable experience for careers in educational psychology, clinical psychology, counselling, teaching, or therapy
• Work closely with SENCOs and behaviour specialists
• Make a genuine impact on young lives
• Flexible opportunities - full-time, part-time, and daily supply available

Whether you’re looking for work around your studies, a year out before study, or your 1st step into education & psychology careers - this is your chance to develop your skills while doing something so rewarding

You’ll be supporting children 1:1/ in small groups, assisting with learning, emotional regulation, and behaviour strategies; contributing to a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment; gaining insight into different SEND conditions inc autism, ADHD, and trauma‑related behaviours

You must have:

• A background or strong interest in psychology, mental health, or child development
• Commitment to safeguarding & supporting wellbeing

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