Job description
Psychology Graduate – Support and Inspire Young People
Job Title: Psychology Graduate (Graduate Support/Assistant Role)
Area: Salford, Manchester
Start Date: ASAP / November2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,000 – £22,500 FTE (depending on experience)
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
🏫 About the School:
Are you a recent Psychology graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in a specialist educational setting?
We’re working with a well-established SEN school in Salford, providing a structured and nurturing environment for children and young people aged 11-19 with Autism, ADHD, and complex learning needs. The school is known for its strong therapeutic ethos, integrated multi-disciplinary team, and personalised approach to education and wellbeing.
This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your psychology knowledge in a practical setting while making a genuine difference in pupils’ lives.
🧩 About the role:
Support staff in delivering evidence-based interventions to promote emotional regulation and resilience
* Assist in behaviour tracking, data collection, and analysis for individual pupils
* Work alongside teachers, therapists, and the SEN team to support learning and wellbeing
* Contribute to small-group or 1:1 support sessions
* Help develop strategies to enhance pupil engagement, motivation, and social-emotional development
What We’re Looking For:
* Psychology degree (recent graduates welcome)
* Interest in child development, educational psychology, or neurodiversity
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
* Enthusiasm, patience, and a proactive approach to supporting children with additional needs
To be eligible you must:
* Hold Right to Work in the UK
* Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service OR be willing to process a new application
* Provide two professional child-related references
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