Psychology Graduate

Psychology Graduate - SEND & SEMH Support** **Manchester | Immediate Opportunities | Full-Time & Part-Time | Aspire People** **Recently graduated with a Psychology or Child Psychology degree?** Aspire People are…

Pay rate £92 – £110/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 1 September 2026

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Psychology Graduate - SEND & SEMH Support**
**Manchester | Immediate Opportunities | Full-Time & Part-Time | Aspire People**

**Recently graduated with a Psychology or Child Psychology degree?**

Aspire People are currently recruiting **Psychology Graduates** who are interested in gaining practical experience working with children within primary schools.

With schools now back, we have opportunities for graduates who want to put their understanding of **child development, behaviour, emotional wellbeing and psychology** into practice while gaining valuable school-based experience.

This can be particularly relevant if you're considering a future career within **education, SEND, Educational Psychology, teaching, pastoral support or child development**.

**The Role Could Include:**

* Providing 1:1 and small-group support
* Supporting pupils with SEND and SEMH needs
* Helping children develop emotional regulation
* Supporting classroom learning and engagement
* Delivering or assisting with targeted interventions
* Building positive relationships with pupils
* Supporting behaviour and social development
* Encouraging independence and confidence
* Working alongside teachers and SENCOs
* Monitoring and feeding back on pupil progress

**We're Looking For:**

* Degree in Psychology, Child Psychology or a related subject
* Genuine interest in working with children
* Strong interest in SEND and SEMH
* Patient, empathetic and resilient approach
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to build trusting relationships
* Willingness to learn and develop within a school environment

Previous experience working with **children, young people, tutoring, mentoring, youth work or SEND** would be advantageous but isn't essential for every opportunity.

**Why Start Your Education Experience with Aspire People?**

* Gain practical experience within UK primary schools
* Develop your understanding of SEND and SEMH
* Put your degree knowledge into practice
* Learn from experienced teachers and SENCOs
* Build valuable experience for future psychology or education careers
* Access to full-time and part-time opportunities
* Potential long-term and permanent positions
* Dedicated consultant support

If you've recently graduated and are looking for a way to **turn your Psychology degree into practical experience working with children**, get in touch with Aspire People today.

Schools are recruiting now, so don't wait until later in the academic year to start building your experience.

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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