Psychology Graduate – Special School, Boston Spa

Psychology Graduate – Special School, Boston Spa

Location: Boston Spa, West Yorkshire
Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Working Hours: September starts at 08:30 am – 16:00 pm

Psychology Graduate – Specialist SEND School Opportunity

Are you a Psychology Graduate looking to gain meaningful experience in a highly specialist educational setting? Whether your future career goals include becoming an Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Behaviour Specialist, or Teacher, this role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills while making a real difference to the lives of young people with complex needs.

We are currently recruiting for a passionate, proactive, and caring Psychology Graduate to join the dedicated team at a Special School in Boston Spa. This long-term opportunity offers invaluable hands-on experience supporting children and young people with a range of severe and complex learning needs, autism spectrum conditions, communication difficulties, and sensory processing needs.

Your Role as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils to access learning, develop independence, and achieve their individual goals. Your responsibilities will include:

Personalised Learning Support

• Working alongside teachers and therapists to deliver tailored learning activities.
• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small group settings.

Communication and Interaction

• Supporting pupils with communication needs using a range of strategies, including visual supports and communication aids.
• Encouraging positive social interaction and engagement throughout the school day.

Sensory and Therapeutic Support

• Assisting with sensory-based activities designed to support regulation, engagement, and development.
• Supporting pupils to access therapeutic programmes and interventions where appropriate.

Resource Preparation

• Helping to prepare and adapt learning materials to meet individual pupil needs.
• Creating engaging and accessible resources that promote participation and achievement.

Feedback and Progress Monitoring

• Observing and recording pupil progress, engagement, and wellbeing.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and families to support positive outcomes for pupils.

Specialist SEND Support

• Supporting pupils with severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), autism, and complex communication needs.
• Promoting independence, confidence, and emotional wellbeing in a nurturing and supportive environment.

What Makes a Great Psychology Graduate LSA?

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

Empathy and Compassion

A genuine commitment to supporting children and young people with additional needs, recognising and celebrating individual achievements.

Patience and Resilience

The ability to remain calm, positive, and solution-focused when supporting pupils with complex needs and challenging situations.

Adaptability

A flexible approach to learning support, responding effectively to the diverse needs of pupils across the school.

Strong Communication Skills

The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, therapists, and families.

Commitment to Professional Development

A desire to develop specialist SEND knowledge and gain practical experience within a highly supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Why Work Through Engage Education?

At Engage Education, we are committed to supporting education professionals throughout their career journey.

• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD and specialist SEND training opportunities
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer a friend
• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers through our partner benefits scheme

How to Apply

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly to discuss the opportunity further.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and experience for this role. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion.

All applicants must hold, or be willing to obtain, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to starting work. Full assistance will be provided.

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