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Psychology Graduate

Job details
Posting date: 06 June 2025
Salary: £25,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 03 July 2025
Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 178742

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Summary

Your Psychology Degree Can Change Lives - Start Your Education Career Here

Bournemouth - Permanent or Supply - Full-Time - Term-Time Only

Salary: £22,000 to £25,000 per annum (Depending on experience)

Sponsorship: We do not offer sponsorship and all applicants must have a referenceable UK employment history.

Are you a recent Psychology Graduate who wants to support children and young people? Do you want to gain hands-on experience that makes a real impact?

We're looking for Psychology Graduates to work as Specialist Teaching Assistants or Behaviour Support Specialists in schools across Bournemouth, supporting students with a range of additional needs including challenging behaviours, social-emotional needs, and mental health difficulties.

Why This Role?

✅ Put Theory into Practice - Apply your knowledge of behaviour, cognition, and child development in real-world settings
✅ Step into SEN and Mental Health Support - Work 1:1 and in small groups to help students stay engaged and access learning
✅ Career-Building Experience - Ideal for aspiring Educational or Clinical Psychologists, Therapists, or future Teachers
✅ Be Part of a Team That Cares - You'll join a supportive school community, often alongside professionals such as SENCOs, therapists, and mentors

What Makes You a Great Fit?

✔️ A degree in Psychology (or similar)
✔️ A genuine desire to support children and young people with additional needs
✔️ Resilience, empathy, and the confidence to handle challenging situations calmly
✔️ Strong communication and relationship-building skills
✔️ Previous experience working with children or young people (voluntary or paid) is beneficial

Looking to Build a Career in Education or Mental Health?
This role gives you the experience, insight, and skills that employers and postgraduate training providers value.

Compliance Notice:
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All candidates must have an enhanced DBS check


All candidates must have an enhanced DBS check
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All applicants must have a referenceable UK employment history


All applicants must have a referenceable UK employment history

We do not offer sponsorship - candidates must have the right to work in the UK

Apply Now and take your first step towards a meaningful career in education.

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