Psychology graduate? Curious about a career in education, mental health, or child development?

This could be the perfect next step.

We're looking for Psychology graduates who want hands-on experience supporting children and young people in SEN and SEMH schools. You'll work alongside experienced educators, therapists, and pastoral teams, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and build confidence in the classroom.

No two days are the same, and that's exactly what makes this role so rewarding.

Why Psychology graduates thrive in these roles

You already understand the importance of behaviour, communication, emotional regulation, and development. Now it's time to put that knowledge into practice.

Whether you're considering a future career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Teaching, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, or Mental Health Support, this role offers invaluable experience working directly with young people.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, and other additional learning needs
• Building positive relationships that help children feel safe, understood, and ready to learn
• Delivering one-to-one and small group interventions
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and pastoral teams
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence, and social skills

The schools you'll work in:

You'll gain experience across a variety of SEN and SEMH schools, giving you exposure to different settings, age groups, and specialist provisions.

This could include:

• Autism specialist schools
• SEMH provisions
• Alternative provisions
• Specialist resource bases
• SEND units within mainstream schools

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a Psychology degree (or is due to graduate soon)
• Has a genuine interest in child development, mental health, or special educational needs
• Is patient, resilient, and empathetic
• Can build positive relationships with young people
• Is keen to gain meaningful experience that will support future career goals

Extra experience we'd love to see:

• Volunteering with children or young people
• Youth work, mentoring, coaching, or tutoring
• Mental health support experience
• SEN or SEMH experience
• Thrive training, or a willingness to complete Protocol Education's free Thrive training

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• FREE Thrive training to strengthen your understanding of emotional development and behaviour support
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Opportunities across SEN, SEMH, mainstream, and alternative provisions
•  Valuable experience for aspiring Educational Psychologists, Teachers, Therapists, and Mental Health Practitioners

A role that makes a real difference

Some pupils need extra support to succeed. Sometimes that's a listening ear. Sometimes it's helping them navigate a tricky morning. Sometimes it's celebrating the small wins that become big breakthroughs.

If you're looking for a role where your Psychology degree can make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start building experience that could shape your future career

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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