Psychology Graduate - SEND & SEMH Support Assistant

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.