Psychology Graduate York – Start Your Career in Education
Location: York
£90–£118 per day, depending on experience and qualifications
⏰ Full-time and long-term opportunities available
Just graduated with a Psychology degree and wondering what now?
Before you panic-apply for a job you don’t even want, take a breath.
If you’re looking for Psychology Graduate jobs in York that actually build your future, not just your overdraft, this could be your perfect next step.
We’re working with specialist schools, PRUs, SEMH provisions, and alternative education settings across York where your understanding of behaviour, mental health, and child development isn’t just “nice to have” — it’s essential.
This is hands-on, meaningful experience that future Teachers, Educational Psychologists, Youth Workers, and SEND specialists actively look for.
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Why this Psychology Graduate role in York stands out
✨ Long-term and permanent opportunities available
Real SEMH and SEND experience in specialist settings
Daily exposure to behaviour support strategies, emotional regulation, and trauma-informed practice
A serious stepping stone into teaching, educational psychology, CAMHS, youth justice, or social care
You won’t just be observing. You’ll be in it. Supporting. Learning. Making a difference.
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Who we’re looking for
You might be a great fit if you:
* Live locally in York and can start once compliance checks are sorted
* Are adaptable, curious, and genuinely interested in behaviour and mental health
* Stay calm when things wobble
* Can build trust without trying too hard
A sense of humour helps too. Some days are challenging. Some days are brilliant. Most are both.
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⭐ Bonus points if you’ve got experience in:
* Youth work, mentoring, or voluntary roles
* PRUs or alternative provision
* SEND or SEMH support
* Residential care
* 1:1 tutoring in English, Maths, or Science
* Team Teach or de-escalation training, or you’re keen to learn
Even a little experience goes a long way in specialist education settings.
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Real talk
This isn’t a “quiet sit at the back and observe” kind of role.
You’ll be working with young people who may have been excluded, struggled with anxiety, experienced trauma, or simply never felt understood in mainstream education.
Your job? Be calm. Be consistent. Be the adult who doesn’t give up.
Small wins matter here. A full lesson. A regulated afternoon. A conversation instead of a confrontation. Those moments add up.
And they’ll shape you as much as you shape them.
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Why join Protocol Education?
✅ Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella deductions
✅ FREE access to online CPD, including SEND and behaviour training
✅ Free Thrive training to boost your toolkit
✅ A dedicated consultant who understands York schools
✅ Decades of education recruitment experience, we’re steady, not shouty
Not Thrive trained yet? We’ll sort that. It’s a brilliant addition if you’re considering Educational Psychology or specialist SEND pathways.
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What you’ll need
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or happy to apply
* Two professional references
* A CV covering your recent history
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Psychology Graduate roles in York that actually move you forward....
If you’re searching for:
* Psychology Graduate jobs York
* Behaviour Support Assistant York
* SEMH Teaching Assistant York
* PRU support roles York
* SEND schools York opportunities
This is your sign.
Apply today and let’s chat about what direction you want your career to take. Teaching? Educational Psychology? Youth work? We’ll help you build the experience that gets you there.
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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