Temporary

Psychology Graduate

The Graduate Network

Birmingham, B2 5SN

£85 - £101 per day

Posted: 22 June 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Closing date: 22 July 2026

Ref: 60228357

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About the Role

A Psychology Graduate is required to support pupils at an SEN school in the Edgbaston ward of Birmingham. This temporary position, paying £85 to £101 per day, runs from September 2026 to July 2027. Working one-to-one and in small groups, you will assist students with Autism throughout the school day. Your responsibilities include helping them follow routines, access learning, build confidence, develop communication skills, and engage positively in the classroom. Close collaboration with teaching staff and other professionals is expected. Candidates should be calm, observant, and able to establish trust through consistency and clear interaction. This role provides meaningful SEN experience for those considering future pathways in educational or clinical psychology.

Psychology Graduate
Could you make a real difference to pupils who need extra support to feel settled and successful in school? Are you looking for meaningful SEN experience before moving into educational or clinical psychology?
*** Psychology Graduate
*** £85 - £101 per day
*** September 2026 to July 2027
*** Location - SEN school, Ward of Edgbaston
*** 1:1 and small group support – Autism

The Role:
Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with Autism across the school day. You will help students follow routines, access learning, build confidence, develop communication, and engage more positively in the classroom while working closely with teaching staff and wider professionals.

The Candidate:
You are calm, observant, and able to build trust through consistency and clear communication. You want practical school-based experience, you can stay patient in a specialist setting, and you are interested in how focused support helps pupils with Autism feel more secure and make progress.

Requirements
• Degree – A 2:2 or above in Psychology or a related subject.
• Communication – Clear and confident verbal and written communication.
• Enhanced DBS – Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Desire to work in education/with children – Genuine interest in supporting pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Career Goals – A desire to pursue a career in educational or clinical psychology.

The School:
This SEN school in the Ward of Edgbaston offers the chance to build valuable experience in a setting where structure, patience, and purposeful support matter. You will work closely with teaching staff and wider professionals in a role that gives you direct exposure to day-to-day SEND provision, practical intervention, and the support strategies schools use to help pupils with Autism access learning more successfully.

How to Apply
Apply today with your CV to be considered for this Psychology Graduate role. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss next steps and arrange interview. Early applications are encouraged, as the school may appoint before the closing date.
Due to the high number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.