Job description
Psychology Graduate
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £90 – £110 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-Day / Long-Term; Full-Time / Part-Time
Are you a Psychology graduate eager to gain hands-on experience in the education sector?
Are you looking to be part of a supportive, close-knit team that values inclusion, creativity, and high standards? If you answered yes, then GSL Education wants to hear from you!
We are looking for Psychology graduates who are keen to gain experience in education by supporting students across schools in Nottingham. This role is ideal for graduates interested in a future career in educational psychology, teaching, or mental health support.
You will be working alongside experienced educators, supporting children with a range of needs in both mainstream and SEN settings. While previous experience working with young people is a bonus, it’s your enthusiasm, empathy, and willingness to learn that will set you apart.
Psychology Graduate Responsibilities:
- Support students with varying needs in mainstream and SEN schools
- Assist educators in implementing learning and behaviour support strategies
- Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment
- Monitor and report on student progress and wellbeing
- Engage with pupils on a one-to-one or small group basis
- Collaborate with teaching staff, SENCOs, and other professionals
- Maintain safeguarding and child protection standards at all times
Requirements for the Role:
- A recent Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology or a closely related field
- Passion for working with children and young people
- Previously working with children or young people in a school setting or leadership role is desirable but not essential
- Empathy, patience, and strong communication skills
- Enthusiasm to learn and develop within an education or mental health setting
- Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential
- Updated CV and Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
Why Join GSL Education?
- Competitive daily rates of pay
- Flexible placements tailored to your availability
- Opportunities to gain valuable experience in education
- Dedicated consultants providing ongoing guidance and support
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the Psychology Graduate role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.