Job Description

Graduate Psychology Assistant - SEMH School

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire

Salary: £98.89 - £115.89 per day (Depending on experience)

Job Type: Full-time, Temporary to Permanent

Are you a Psychology Graduate looking to launch your career in educational psychology, speech and language, or clinical practice? Do you want to gain invaluable, hands-on experience in a highly specialised setting?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently partnering with an outstanding Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) school in Blackpool. We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic individual to join their supportive team, working on a small-group basis to help pupils thrive.

The Role

Unlike mainstream classrooms, this role focuses on deeply impactful, small-scale intervention. You will be working with classes made up of up to 5 pupils, allowing you to build strong rapport, understand individual triggers, and deliver tailored emotional and academic support.

Key Responsibilities:

Utilise your understanding of psychology and human behaviour to support pupils managing SEMH needs and trauma.

Work on a small group basis to help pupils engage with their learning and manage their emotions.

Collaborate closely with class teachers, therapists, and external support teams to implement individual care plans.

De-escalate challenging behaviours and create a safe, positive, and inclusive environment.

What We Are Looking For

A degree in Psychology (or a closely related social science discipline).

A genuine desire to support children with complex emotional, social, and behavioural needs.

Resilience, empathy, and excellent communication skills.

Prior experience volunteering or working with young people (e.g., youth work, coaching, mentoring, or care work) is highly desirable.

Why Work with Tradewind?

Top Rates of Pay: Access to competitive daily rates and regular, weekly pay.

Industry-Leading CPD: Free access to over 2,500 certified courses, including Team Teach, safeguarding, and specialised SEN training to boost your CV.

Dedicated Local Consultant: A Blackpool-based consultant to guide you through your placement and career next steps.

Resource Support: Access to a wealth of online resources to help you succeed in the classroom.

How to Apply

If you are ready to use your psychology background to make a real difference to young people in Blackpool, we want to hear from you today!Apply Now: Click the link to submit your CV, or contact Christina Grindy on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)