Psychology Graduates

Job description

Have you recently graduated in Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Counselling, Mental Health Nursing, Childhood Studies or a related field?

Are you considering a future career as an Educational Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Therapist, Counsellor, Mental Health Practitioner, Social Worker or Teacher?

This is an incredible opportunity to gain hands‐on experience working with children and young people with a range of additional needs before progressing into further training or postgraduate study.

The Role
We are working with a specialist education setting supporting children and young people with a variety of complex needs, including:

Autism (ASC)

ADHD

SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health)

Trauma and attachment needs

Behavioural challenges

Speech, language and communication needs

Complex learning difficulties

PMLD (Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties)

You'll work closely with experienced teachers, therapists, psychologists and pastoral teams to support pupils both inside and outside the classroom.

What You'll Gain

First‐hand experience supporting children with complex needs

Exposure to behaviour management and therapeutic approaches

Experience working alongside multidisciplinary teams

A deeper understanding of child development, SEND and mental health

Valuable experience for Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Social Work or Teaching applications

We Are Looking For

Psychology graduates (or related degrees)

Individuals passionate about child development and mental health

Strong communicators who can build positive relationships

Resilient, patient and empathetic individuals

Those looking to gain meaningful experience before further study or training

Ideal For Aspiring

Educational Psychologists

Clinical Psychologists

Child Psychologists

Counsellors

Therapists

Social Workers

SEN Teachers

Mental Health Practitioners

Why Apply
This isn't a role where you'll spend your day making photocopies or observing from the sidelines. You'll become an integral part of a specialist team, helping children overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve outcomes they never thought possible.

For many graduates, this role provides the perfect foundation for a long‐term career in psychology, education, therapy or mental health.

If you're looking for a role that is rewarding, challenging and genuinely makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to start your journey in SEN and mental health support

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Thatcham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-07-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English