Psychology Graduates

Academics Ltd; Halifax; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialized education staffing company in Halifax is seeking psychology students and graduates to support primary school children with SEND and SEMH needs. This role allows you to apply your understanding of child development and gain valuable experience for future psychology careers. Flexible opportunities are available, making it a great fit for those studying or interested in education. Join us to make a real difference in the lives of young learners.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support children 1:1 or in small groups with learning and emotional regulation.
• Contribute to a safe, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Gain insight into different SEND conditions.

Skills

Child development understanding

Mental health awareness

Enthusiasm

Empathy

Resilience

Job description

Psychology Students & Graduates - Make a Real Difference in Primary 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 schools across Halifax that are in urgent need of passionate, caring, and driven individuals to support pupils with SEND and 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, behaviour specialists, and other professionals
• Build meaningful relationships and 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 classroom environment; gaining insight into different SEND conditions including autism, ADHD, and trauma‑related behaviours.

You must have:

• A background or strong interest in psychology, mental health, or child development
• Enthusiasm, empathy, resilience
• Commitment to safeguarding and supporting wellbeing

Join the Academics: start your journey for a rewarding career in education and psychology.