Psychology Graduates – Roles in Mainstream, SEN & SEMH Schools

Locations: Stoke-on-Trent, Keele, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Hanley, Trentham, Meir, Blythe Bridge
Pay: £90 – £130 per day (experience dependent)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Day to day and full-time opportunities (temp-to-perm available)

Use Your Psychology Degree to Make a Real Impact in Local Schools

If you’re a Psychology graduate looking to gain practical experience supporting children and young people, we have a range of exciting opportunities across mainstream, SEN, and SEMH settings in North Staffordshire.

These roles are ideal if you’re considering a future career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Youth Work or Teaching.

Your Role May Include:

• Supporting pupils with additional needs (SEN, ASD, ADHD, SEMH)

• Working 1:1 or with small groups focusing on behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement

• Assisting teachers in delivering lessons and interventions

• Helping students overcome barriers to learning

• Providing consistent routines, structure, and encouragement

• Working collaboratively with SENCOs, pastoral teams, and external professionals

We’re Looking For:

• Psychology graduates keen to apply theory in real-world settings

• Empathetic, patient, and emotionally intelligent individuals

• Confident communicators who can build strong relationships

• People who remain calm in challenging situations

• A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Why These Roles Are Perfect for Psychology Graduates:

• Hands-on experience with behaviour, SEN, trauma-informed practice and child development

• Training and support provided

• Long-term roles that strengthen postgraduate or teacher training applications

• Weekly pay and flexible options available

Apply Now

Call the Stoke and Staffordshire team on 01782 841 110 or click ‘Apply Now’ to start your journey.

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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