Graduate Psychology Assistant - SEMH School
  • England,North West,Lancashire,Blackpool
  • Full Time, Contract
  • £98.89 - £115.89 per day
Job Description:
Full job descriptionGraduate Psychology Assistant - SEMH School
Location: Blackpool, Lancashire
Salary: £98.89 - £115.89 per day (Depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary to Permanent
Are you a Psychology Graduate looking to launch your career in educational psychology, speech and language, or clinical practice? Do you want to gain invaluable, hands-on experience in a highly specialised setting?
Tradewind Recruitment is currently partnering with an outstanding Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) school in Blackpool. We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic individual to join their supportive team, working on a small-group basis to help pupils thrive.
The RoleUnlike mainstream classrooms, this role focuses on deeply impactful, small-scale intervention. You will be working with classes made up of up to 5 pupils, allowing you to build strong rapport, understand individual triggers, and deliver tailored emotional and academic support.
Key Responsibilities:
*Utilise your understanding of psychology and human behaviour to support pupils managing SEMH needs and trauma.

*Work on a small group basis to help pupils engage with their learning and manage their emotions.

*Collaborate closely with class teachers, therapists, and external support teams to implement individual care plans.

*De-escalate challenging behaviours and create a safe, positive, and inclusive environment.

What We Are Looking For*A degree in Psychology (or a closely related social science discipline).

*A genuine desire to support children with complex emotional, social, and behavioural needs.

*Resilience, empathy, and excellent communication skills.

*Prior experience volunteering or working with young people (e.g., youth work, coaching, mentoring, or care work) is highly desirable.

Why Work with Tradewind?*Top Rates of Pay: Access to competitive daily rates and regular, weekly pay.

*Industry-Leading CPD: Free access to over 2,500 certified courses, including Team Teach, safeguarding, and specialised SEN training to boost your CV.

*Dedicated Local Consultant: A Blackpool-based consultant to guide you through your placement and career next steps.

*Resource Support: Access to a wealth of online resources to help you succeed in the classroom.

How to ApplyIf you are ready to use your psychology background to make a real difference to young people in Blackpool, we want to hear from you today!Apply Now: Click the link to submit your CV, or contact Christina Grindy on or email .
Job number 3906046

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Industry: Education
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