Job Description

Are you a Psychology Graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in mental health, behaviour support and special education? Are you considering a future career in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Occupational Therapy or Counselling?

If so, this full-time opportunity could be the ideal next step.

Psychology Graduate - Devizes

A specialist school just outside of Devizes is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic graduate to join their team as a SEMH Teaching Assistant. This long-term role offers invaluable experience supporting children and teenagers with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in a therapeutic and structured learning environment.

As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will support students with a range of additional needs including trauma, OCD, anxiety, low self-esteem, attachment difficulties, emotional dysregulation and behaviour challenges. Many pupils have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and benefit from a nurturing, specialist setting focused on emotional wellbeing and resilience.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing classroom and 1:1 support to students.
• Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour management.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Assisting with therapeutic and restorative interventions.
• Helping students access learning and achieve personal goals.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral staff.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate looking to build hands-on experience in a mental health and behavioural setting. The school are seeking a graduate who is confident, proactive, with a calm and supportive outlook. Previous experience working with children and/or vulnerable individuals would be beneficial, but not essential.

• Psychology Graduate - Devizes
• SEMH Teaching Assistant
• Devizes
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm
• 90 to 100 per day
• September 2026

If you are ready to start your career in psychology, education or mental health, apply today by clicking 'APPLY NOW'.

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