Psychology Graduate - SEMH School | Blackpool

Psychology Graduate - SEMH School | Blackpool

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start Date: ASAP

£90 - £115.89 PER DAY

Are you a Psychology graduate eager to gain hands-on experience working with children and young people with complex learning needs and SEMH difficulties? Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a passionate graduate to join a specialist primary-to-secondary SEMH school in Blackpool. This is a unique opportunity to gain practical experience for careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, or Child Development.

What You'll Be Doing:

Support students with complex learning, communication, and behavioural needs

Work closely with the SENCO to implement individual education and behaviour plans (IEPs)

Collaborate with speech & language therapists, occupational therapists, and other multi-disciplinary professionals

Deliver targeted interventions to develop emotional regulation, communication, and social skills

Assist teachers in adapting materials and strategies to meet diverse learning needs

Observe, record, and analyse pupil progress and behaviour patterns

Promote positive mental health, emotional wellbeing, and resilience

Skills & Experience You'll Gain:

Practical understanding of Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, and sensory processing differences

Experience applying psychological theory in real-world educational settings

Skills in behaviour analysis, data collection, and progress tracking

Exposure to therapeutic and communication approaches (e.g., PECS, Makaton, TEACCH, Zones of Regulation)

Multi-disciplinary teamwork experience supporting holistic child development

Strong empathy, patience, active listening, and emotional regulation

Foundations in report writing, reflective practice, and trauma-informed approaches

What You'll Need:

Psychology Degree

Experience working with children, learning difficulties, or vulnerable people (desirable)

Why Work with Tradewind?

Gain invaluable experience in a specialist SEMH school setting

Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Opportunities for CPD and professional development

Competitive pay and weekly payroll

Start your career supporting children and young people with complex needs while gaining hands-on, practical experience in psychology!

Apply Now or contact Christina Grindy: (phone number removed)