Job Description

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: 01772 977 333 / christina.grindy@twrecruitment.com