Job Description

Psychology Students & Graduates - Make a Real Difference in Primary and SEN Schools! 🌟 Are you studying psychology or recently graduated and looking to get work that links to your course or career goals?

At Academics, we're working with Primary and SEN schools across Huddersfield that are in urgent need of passionate, caring, and driven individuals to support pupils with SEND or SEMH needs.

Why this is perfect for psychology students/graduates:

✔️ Apply your understanding of child development, behaviour, and mental health in a real-world setting

✔️ Gain valuable experience for careers in educational psychology, clinical psychology, counselling, teaching, or therapy

✔️ Work closely with SENCOs and behaviour specialists

✔️ Build meaningful relationships and make a genuine impact on young lives

✔️ Flexible opportunities - full-time, part-time, and daily supply available

Whether you're looking for work around your studies, a year out before study, or your 1st step into education & psychology careers - this is your chance to develop your skills while doing something so rewarding

You'll be supporting children 1:1/ in small groups, assisting with learning, emotional regulation, and behaviour strategies; contributing to a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment; gaining insight into different SEND conditions inc autism, ADHD, and trauma-related behaviours

You must have:

A background or strong interest in psychology, mental health, or child development

Enthusiasm, empathy, resilience

Commitment to safeguarding & supporting wellbeing

Join Academics: start your journey for a rewarding career in Huddersfield