Psychology Graduates Wanted - Start Your Career Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Location: Birmingham
Pay: £415 - £445 per week
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM)
Start Date: September

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to kickstart your career in education or mental health?

Here's your chance to make a real difference. We're offering Psychology (and related) graduates the opportunity to work in a thriving specialist school in Birmingham. This is more than a job — it's the first step into a meaningful career supporting children and young people with additional needs.

The Opportunity

Join a dedicated team as a Learning Support Assistant, working closely with pupils who face a variety of challenges, such as:

Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC)

Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

General learning difficulties

You'll play a key role in helping students succeed both academically and personally by delivering one-to-one support and assisting in small groups.

What You'll Be Doing

Supporting students inside and outside the classroom

Encouraging independence and social development

Collaborating with teachers and specialists to provide tailored support

Helping to create a positive, inclusive learning environment

Is This You?

We're looking for someone who is:
✅ A recent graduate in Psychology, Criminology, Youth Studies, Social Work, or a related field
✅ Passionate about helping children with additional needs
✅ Empathetic, patient, and eager to learn
✅ Looking for practical experience ahead of a career in education, therapy, or social care

Why Join This School?

Gain hands-on experience in a supportive, well-equipped SEN school

Build transferable skills that will serve you in multiple career paths

Receive mentoring from experienced educators and SEN professionals

Clear route to permanent employment for the right candidates

Requirements

A degree in Psychology or a related discipline

An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one)

A genuine commitment to supporting young people

Ready to Start?

This is your chance to build experience, confidence, and a future career while making a difference in the lives of children who need it most.

Apply now by uploading your CV - and start your journey in education this September!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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