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Psychology Graduate
Location: Blackburn
Contract Type: Full-time (term-time only)
Salary: £90 - £110
Kickstart Your Psychology Career - 1:1 Autism Support Role
Are you a recent or upcoming psychology graduate looking to gain practical experience in a specialist educational setting?
This is an exciting opportunity to work 1:1 with autistic students in a highly supportive special needs (SEN) school. You'll play a vital role in helping young people overcome barriers to learning, develop emotional regulation, and thrive in a structured environment. This role is ideal for those aspiring to become:
Assistant Psychologists
Educational or Clinical Psychologists
Mental Health Practitioners
SEN Teachers or Therapists (e.g., SALT, OT, CBT)
About the Role:
Provide consistent, 1:1 support to a pupil with autism throughout the school day
Help deliver individualised learning, communication strategies, and sensory regulation activities
Support behaviour through positive, trauma-informed approaches
Use visual schedules, social stories, and other autism-specific tools
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families to implement EHCP targets
Track pupil progress and contribute to daily wellbeing and reflection records
Ideal Candidate:
A degree in Psychology (or related subject)
Passionate about supporting autistic children and young people
Empathetic, calm, and emotionally resilient
Experience with autism (personal, educational, or voluntary) is highly desirable
A strong interest in SEND, behaviour, and child development
Looking for a full academic year of hands-on experience before progressing in a psychology-related career
What We Offer:
A nurturing and specialist environment with expert staff
Opportunities to observe and work alongside Educational Psychologists, SALTs, OTs, and SEND specialists
Ongoing training in autism, safeguarding, and communication strategies
Valuable school-based experience that strengthens applications for further study or Assistant Psychologist roles
A chance to make a real, daily difference to a young person's life
Please apply now or contact issy to discuss the Psycholohy graduate poisition in Blackburn via (url removed) / (phone number removed)
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