Psychology Graduate - Reading in Berkshire

Psychology Graduate
Location: Reading
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £90.00 - £105.00 per day

Are you a Psychology Graduate looking to gain valuable practical experience working with children and young people?

Do you have an interest in child development, mental health, behaviour, or Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

A specialist school in Reading is seeking a Psychology Graduate to join their support team as soon as possible. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent Psychology graduate to apply their academic knowledge within a practical educational environment.

As a Psychology Graduate, you will support pupils who may have a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, communication needs, and social or emotional challenges.

As a Psychology Graduate, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support
• Supporting pupils with learning, communication, and social development
• Building positive relationships with children and young people
• Helping pupils manage emotions and develop coping strategies
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Assisting with personalised learning and behaviour strategies
• Encouraging independence and confidence
• Creating a structured and inclusive learning environment

The ideal Psychology Graduate will be passionate about working with children and young people and keen to develop their understanding of SEN and behaviour. Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential.

This Psychology Graduate role would be particularly suited to someone considering a future career in educational psychology, clinical psychology, counselling, teaching, mental health, or SEN.

The school provides excellent support and guidance, allowing the successful Psychology Graduate to develop practical skills while gaining valuable experience in a specialist educational setting.

If you are a Psychology Graduate interested in this opportunity, please upload your updated CV directly to this advert.

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Psychology Graduate - Reading - Berkshire - ASAP Start - Psychology - SEN - ASD - Mental Health

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.