Psychology Graduate - Reading
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Psychology Graduate - Reading
Location: Reading
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £90 - £105 per day
Are you a motivated Psychology Graduate looking to gain hands-on experience supporting young people in an educational setting?
A forward-thinking and inclusive school in Reading is seeking a Psychology Graduate to join their team as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity for a Psychology Graduate to build practical experience working with students who have social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, as well as additional needs such as ASD and ADHD.
In this role, the Psychology Graduate will work closely with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping them develop emotional regulation, resilience, and engagement with learning. The Psychology Graduate will play a key role in creating a positive and structured environment that supports student wellbeing and progress.
As a Psychology Graduate, you will:
* Support students with SEMH and additional needs
* Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
* Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions
* Help maintain a calm and structured classroom environment
* Work alongside teachers, SEN staff, and external professionals
This role is ideal for a Psychology Graduate considering a future career in clinical or educational psychology, therapy, or mental health support. The school offers excellent training and a supportive team environment.
If you are interested in this Psychology Graduate role, please submit your updated CV via this advert.
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⭐ Highlight your Psychology degree and any SEMH or SEN experience at the top as this role specifically requires Psychology Graduate background
📊 Quantify your experience: "Supported 8 students with ASD in 1:1 sessions, improving engagement by 40%"
🌐 Emphasise any experience with ASD, ADHD or emotional regulation as these are specifically mentioned needs
🎯 Mention your career aspirations in clinical or educational psychology as the advert notes this pathway
🤝 Showcase your ability to work with teachers and SEN staff as collaboration is key in this role
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- •Delivered 1:1 emotional regulation sessions to 12 students with SEMH needs, achieving 85% improvement in classroom engagement over 6 months
- •Supported students with ASD and ADHD through structured small group interventions, reducing behavioural incidents by 60% across term
- •Collaborated with 8 teachers and SEN staff to implement behaviour management strategies, maintaining calm classroom environments for 150+ students
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Psychology Graduate position at your Reading school. Having completed my Psychology degree, I am eager to gain hands-on experience supporting students with SEMH needs, ASD, and ADHD through the 1:1 and small group interventions your role offers.
My background in psychology has equipped me with understanding of emotional regulation techniques and resilience-building strategies. I am particularly drawn to working in educational settings where I can apply psychological principles to support young people's wellbeing and academic progress.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you approach supporting a student with ADHD who struggles with attention in class?
- ›What strategies would you use to help a student with ASD develop emotional regulation skills?
- ›Describe your understanding of SEMH needs and how they impact learning
- ›How would you adapt your approach when working with students with different additional needs?
- ›What interventions have you used or would you use for building resilience in young people?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you built trust with someone who was initially reluctant to engage
- ›Describe a situation where you had to remain calm under pressure
- ›Give an example of when you worked as part of a multidisciplinary team
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt your communication style for different audiences
- ›Describe a challenging situation you faced and how you showed resilience
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Tell me about a time you built trust with someone who was initially reluctant to engage
Describe a situation where you had to remain calm under pressure