Are you a Psychology graduate looking to kick-start your career in educational psychology? Are you passionate about supporting young people and keen to gain hands-on experience in a vibrant school setting? This is a fantastic opportunity for a Psychology graduate to join a welcoming and inclusive mainstream secondary school in Walthamstow, working closely with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Whether you're a recent Psychology graduate, or a graduate looking for your next step into a more specialised field, this role provides invaluable exposure to child development, behaviour management, and learning support. It's also ideal for any Psychology graduate exploring a future in teaching, child therapy, or clinical psychology.

The Role:

Full-time, term-time position starting ASAP

Working 1:1 and in small groups with students with SEN, including ASD, ADHD, and SEMH

Supporting teaching staff in delivering inclusive learning strategies

Implementing tailored interventions to aid emotional regulation and learning development

Gaining experience with EHCPs, safeguarding procedures, and multi-agency collaboration

The School Offers:

A warm, supportive, and forward-thinking environment

Excellent SEN and pastoral support systems

Mentoring from experienced SENCOs, Educational Psychologists, and teaching staff

A real opportunity to make a difference in students' lives while building your own professional skills

Ideal Candidate:

A degree in Psychology (or currently completing one)

A genuine interest in SEN and child development

Patience, empathy, and a proactive attitude

Aspiring Educational Psychologists, Teachers, or Mental Health Practitioners encouraged to apply

If you're a passionate Psychology graduate ready to take your first steps into education and SEN support, we want to hear from you!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community