Psychology Graduate – SEN / SEMH Setting

Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Contract Type: Full-Time Long-Term & Flexible Day-to-Day Opportunities
Start Date: September 2026
Pay: Dependent on experience and qualifications

Looking to Apply Your Psychology Knowledge in a Real-World Setting?

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with specialist SEN/SEMH provisions across Stoke-on-Trent that are looking for Psychology Graduates to support young people with additional needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for psychology graduates, trainee psychologists, or individuals currently studying psychology who want to gain valuable practical experience and develop skills that directly link to their studies.

Working within a SEMH environment, you will gain first-hand experience supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, while developing your understanding of behaviour, communication, safeguarding, and positive interventions.

Whether you are looking for a full-time long-term role to build your experience or flexible day-to-day work alongside your studies, we have opportunities to suit your circumstances.

The Role

• Support young people with SEMH needs and barriers to learning.
• Build positive relationships and provide emotional and pastoral support.
• Apply psychological theory and understanding to real-life situations.
• Support students with behaviour regulation and engagement.
• Work alongside teachers, support staff, and pastoral teams.
• Help create a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment.
• Encourage confidence, independence, and personal development.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has a degree in Psychology or is currently studying towards one.
• Is passionate about supporting children and young people.
• Has an interest in SEMH, behaviour, mental health, or education.
• Has strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships.
• Is patient, resilient, and adaptable.
• Wants to gain practical experience within an educational setting.
• Has previous experience working with young people (desirable but not essential).

Why Consider This Role?

• Excellent opportunity to put psychology theory into practice.
• Gain valuable experience for future careers in psychology, education, counselling, or support roles.
• Develop practical skills working with vulnerable young people.
• Work within supportive SEN/SEMH settings.
• Flexible opportunities available around university commitments.
• Full-time long-term roles available for graduates looking to develop their experience.
• Support from Teaching Personnel throughout your placement.

To Be Eligible For This Role Through Teaching Personnel, You Must:

• Hold the right to work in the UK.
• Have an enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.
• Provide two professional references covering the last two years.

If you’re looking to take the next step after studying psychology and want to gain meaningful experience supporting young people, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more.

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.
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