Job Description

Aspiring Psychologist: Classroom-Based SEMH Support Role

Make a Real Impact Supporting Young Minds Recover and Thrive

Summary

Are you an aspiring psychologist with a passion for supporting young people affected by trauma and social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH)? This is an opportunity to step into a school-based role where your understanding of behaviour, empathy, and resilience can truly change lives.

The Role

A specialist SEMH school is seeking a compassionate and committed individual to join their team immediately. This long-term role is ideal for someone looking to gain meaningful experience with young people in a therapeutic and educational environment.

You'll work 1:1 and in small nurture groups, supporting students who have experienced significant adversity. From guiding them through structured lessons to encouraging participation in alternative, creative activities, you'll help re-engage learners and promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour.

Acting as a consistent, caring presence, you'll collaborate with teachers and pastoral teams to build trust, reinforce routines, and create a safe space where students feel understood and valued.

What We're Looking For

This role suits someone with a background or interest in psychology, youth work, social care, or support work--especially those who have experience working with trauma-affected individuals or managing challenging behaviour.

We welcome applications from:

Psychology or counselling graduates seeking practical experience Experienced Teaching Assistants with a pastoral focus Support workers or youth mentors looking to transition into education
You'll need:

Experience working with young people with SEMH and/or trauma A calm, nurturing, and adaptable approach Strong communication skills and emotional intelligence Confidence in managing dysregulated behaviour The ability to work across different student age groups if needed

The School

The school provides a therapeutic learning environment tailored to students with complex emotional needs. Staff share a nurturing ethos with a focus on relational support and positive behaviour strategies. You'll be part of a close-knit team who value collaboration, consistency, and care.

Working Hours

8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. Both full-time and part-time applicants will be considered.

What's On Offer

Competitive pay Ongoing support and career development Online CPD and access to school-led training
If you're an aspiring psychologist looking for impactful work that aligns with your passion, apply today with your CV.

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm

Pay: 91.00-105.00 per day

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person