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Graduate Behaviour Specialist

Job details
Posting date: 09 June 2025
Salary: £95 to £110 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 09 July 2025
Location: Lambeth, South East London
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JobsinED Ltd
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: gtbehlambesen

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Summary

Graduate Behaviour Specialist – Secondary School | Lambeth, South London | September 2025 Start

Are you a psychology graduate with a keen interest in behaviour, mental health, or child development? Are you exploring a career in educational psychology, counselling, or psychotherapy? A forward-thinking secondary school in Lambeth is seeking a full-time Graduate Behaviour Specialist to join their pastoral and inclusion team from September 2025.

This is an incredible opportunity to gain real-world experience working with young people who need emotional, behavioural, and academic support in a vibrant South London setting.

Key Highlights
• Specialist Role - Work as a Graduate Behaviour Specialist in a dynamic Lambeth secondary school
• Start Date - September 2025 – full-time, academic year commitment
• Salary - Daily rate between £95 – £110 depending on experience
• This is ideal for Psychology graduates exploring careers in educational psychology, therapy, or school-based mental health
• Prime Location Based in the heart of Lambeth, South London with excellent transport links
• Join a team led by inclusive and compassionate leadership

About the School in Lambeth
This well-regarded secondary school is known for its commitment to pastoral care, inclusion, and student wellbeing. With a diverse student population and a progressive leadership team, the school offers a safe, respectful environment where all pupils are supported to meet their potential – particularly those facing emotional or behavioural challenges. Staff here are trained in trauma-informed practices, and the school has strong links with external mental health services and education specialists.

Your Role as a Graduate Behaviour Specialist
As a Graduate Behaviour Specialist, you’ll play a central role in supporting students who are finding school life emotionally or behaviourally difficult. Working closely with the SENCO, pastoral team, and external agencies, you’ll help pupils regulate emotions, re-engage with learning, and develop positive social skills.

Key Responsibilities Include:
• Providing 1:1 and small group support to students with behaviour or emotional needs
• Implementing personalised behaviour intervention plans
• Supporting the delivery of social and emotional learning (SEL) strategies
• Acting as a positive role model and trusted adult
• Supporting classroom teachers with behaviour management techniques
• Helping to monitor and track progress in engagement and emotional regulation

What the School is Looking For
• A graduate in psychology or a related discipline (2:1 or above preferred)
• A patient, calm, and resilient individual with a strong interest in child development
• A Graduate Behaviour Specialist who is reliable, empathetic, and emotionally intelligent
• Ideally some experience working with young people in an educational, youth work, or mental health setting
• Commitment to full-time work from September 2025 to July 2026

What the School Offers You
• An exceptional platform for future study in educational psychology or psychotherapy
• Access to ongoing training in trauma-informed and inclusive practices
• A structured and supportive team of pastoral and SEN professionals
• A meaningful, rewarding role as a Graduate Behaviour Specialist
• Daily rate of up to £110 and an enriching school environment in central Lambeth

How to Apply
Ready to take the next step toward a career in psychology or mental health support? This Graduate Behaviour Specialist role offers exactly the kind of school-based experience needed to move forward. Click ‘APPLY’ or send your CV to JobsinED today – interviews are starting soon!

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