Psychology Graduate

Location: Blackburn
Contract Type: Full-time (term-time only)
Salary: £90 - £110

Kickstart Your Psychology Career - 1:1 Autism Support Role

Are you a recent or upcoming psychology graduate looking to gain practical experience in a specialist educational setting?

This is an exciting opportunity to work 1:1 with autistic students in a highly supportive special needs (SEN) school. You'll play a vital role in helping young people overcome barriers to learning, develop emotional regulation, and thrive in a structured environment. This role is ideal for those aspiring to become:

Assistant Psychologists

Educational or Clinical Psychologists

Mental Health Practitioners

SEN Teachers or Therapists (e.g., SALT, OT, CBT)

About the Role:

Provide consistent, 1:1 support to a pupil with autism throughout the school day

Help deliver individualised learning, communication strategies, and sensory regulation activities

Support behaviour through positive, trauma-informed approaches

Use visual schedules, social stories, and other autism-specific tools

Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families to implement EHCP targets

Track pupil progress and contribute to daily wellbeing and reflection records

Ideal Candidate:

A degree in Psychology (or related subject)

Passionate about supporting autistic children and young people

Empathetic, calm, and emotionally resilient

Experience with autism (personal, educational, or voluntary) is highly desirable

A strong interest in SEND, behaviour, and child development

Looking for a full academic year of hands-on experience before progressing in a psychology-related career

What We Offer:

A nurturing and specialist environment with expert staff

Opportunities to observe and work alongside Educational Psychologists, SALTs, OTs, and SEND specialists

Ongoing training in autism, safeguarding, and communication strategies

Valuable school-based experience that strengthens applications for further study or Assistant Psychologist roles

A chance to make a real, daily difference to a young person's life

Please apply now or contact issy to discuss the Psycholohy graduate poisition in Blackburn via (url removed) / (phone number removed)