Job Description

Psychology Graduate - Special School

Location: Boston Spa, West Yorkshire

Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term

Start Date: September 2026

Psychology Graduate - Gain Specialist SEND Experience

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain valuable hands-on experience before pursuing a career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Teaching, or another child-focused profession?

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Psychology Graduate to join a specialist SEND school in Boston Spa. This long-term, full-time opportunity offers invaluable experience supporting children and young people with a range of complex learning needs while working alongside experienced teachers, therapists, and SEND professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity to build practical skills in a highly supportive educational environment and make a genuine difference every day.

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant (LSA), you will support pupils with severe and complex additional needs, helping them to access learning, develop independence, and achieve their individual goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
• Assisting teachers in delivering personalised learning activities
• Supporting pupils with Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and communication needs
• Using visual supports and communication strategies to encourage engagement
• Assisting with sensory activities and therapeutic interventions
• Preparing and adapting classroom resources to meet individual learning needs
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teachers and therapists
• Promoting independence, confidence, emotional wellbeing, and positive behaviour
• Building positive relationships with pupils, families, and the wider multidisciplinary team

Every day offers the opportunity to learn new skills while making a meaningful impact on pupils' lives.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• A Psychology graduate (or due to graduate soon)
• Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs
• Patient, caring, and resilient
• A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Adaptable and able to respond positively to different learning needs
• Keen to gain specialist SEND experience before progressing into further study or professional training

Why Join Engage Education?

When you work with Engage Education, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive weekly pay (AWR compliant where applicable)
• Free CPD and specialist SEND training
• A dedicated education consultant supporting you throughout your placement
• £50 Amazon referral bonus when you recommend a friend
• Access to wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers through our employee benefits scheme
• Opportunities to progress into long-term and permanent education careers

Apply Today

If you're ready to gain valuable experience in specialist education and take the next step towards your career in psychology, therapy, or teaching, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

All applicants must hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check. Full support will be provided throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.

Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and recruitment checks.