Psychology Graduate

Location: Across Sefton | Positions: Full-time & Ad-hoc | Contracts: Supply & Permanent Roles
Start Date: October and November

Are you a psychology graduate looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people?
Whether you're exploring a career in educational psychology, clinical work, or SEN teaching, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting children with special educational needs (SEN) across a range of specialist settings.

About the Roles:

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to work in a variety of specialist schools and provisions throughout Sefton.
This includes:

• Special schools, alternative provisions, and inclusive mainstream units

• Working with students with needs such as ASC, SEMH, MLD, PMLD, and more

• 1:1 and small group support roles

• Collaborating closely with teachers, therapists, and multi-disciplinary teams

• Opportunities for both full-time and flexible day-to-day supply work

Who We're Looking For:

We welcome applications from psychology graduates who are:

• Passionate about supporting children and young people with SEN

• Patient, empathetic, and resilient

• Eager to learn and develop in a supportive environment

• Experienced in working with children (formally or informally)

• Able to obtain an Enhanced DBS (or already have one)

Whether you're just starting out or building on previous experience, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference while gaining valuable insight into SEN education and child development.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible working to fit around your schedule

• A supportive team and dedicated recruitment consultant

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

• Access to a wide network of outstanding specialist schools across Sefton

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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