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Psychology Graduate - SEND & SEMH Support Assistant

Job title: Psychology Graduate - SEND & SEMH Support Assistant
Contract type: Temporary
Location: Salford
Industry: Primary
Salary: £92 - £110 per day
Reference: GRAD_1787238613
Contact name: Aspire People Limited
Contact email: Ryan.Long@aspirepeople.co.uk

Job description

**Psychology Graduate - SEND & SEMH Support Assistant**
**Primary Schools | Full-Time | Aspire People**

Have you recently graduated with a **Psychology or Child Psychology degree** and want to gain valuable experience working with children?

Aspire People are recruiting Psychology Graduates to work within primary schools supporting pupils with **SEND, SEMH, Autism, ADHD, and additional learning needs**.

Your degree can provide valuable transferable knowledge around **child development, behaviour, emotional wellbeing, communication, and individual needs**, making this an excellent starting point for a career within education or child-focused services.

This could be particularly beneficial if you're considering a future career as a **SENCO, Educational Psychologist, teacher, therapist, or other education professional**.

**The Role:**
* Providing 1:1 and small-group support
* Supporting pupils with SEND and SEMH needs
* Helping children develop emotional regulation
* Supporting classroom learning and interventions
* Building positive relationships with pupils
* Working alongside teachers and SENCOs
* Encouraging confidence, independence, and engagement

**We're Looking For:**
* Psychology, Child Psychology, or related degree
* Genuine interest in working with children
* Passion for SEND and inclusive education
* Patient, resilient, and empathetic approach
* Strong communication skills

**Why Aspire People?**
* Gain valuable UK school experience
* Put your degree knowledge into practice
* Build experience working with SEND/SEMH pupils
* Excellent foundation for future education or psychology careers
* Long-term and permanent opportunities
* Dedicated consultant support

If you're a Psychology Graduate looking for your first meaningful step into education, Aspire People would love to hear from you.

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.

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