Psychology Graduate

Job Title: Psychology Graduate
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Temporary, Supply, Part-Time, Full-Time
Start Date: September 2026
Salary Scale: £92 – £110 per day (Depending on experience)

Are you a recent Psychology Graduate looking to begin a rewarding career supporting young people in education?

GSL Education Hull Branch are currently looking for a Psychology Graduate to work across a range of supportive and inclusive secondary schools in York. We are looking for an empathetic, motivated, and enthusiastic graduate who is keen to apply their knowledge of psychology to support students with a variety of learning, behavioural, and emotional needs while gaining valuable experience within education.

Psychology Graduate Role:

The successful Psychology Graduate will work closely with teachers and pastoral teams to provide classroom support, deliver targeted interventions, and help students overcome barriers to learning. We are looking to recruit a Psychology Graduate who can build positive relationships with young people, encourage emotional wellbeing, and support students in achieving their academic and personal goals.

Psychology Graduate Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with a range of learning and wellbeing needs
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons and adapting learning activities where required
• Support students with SEND, SEMH, Autism, ADHD, or other additional needs
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional resilience, and engagement in learning
• Monitor student progress and communicate observations with teaching and pastoral staff
• Work collaboratively with teachers, families, and external professionals to promote positive student outcomes

Psychology Graduate Requirements:

• A degree in Psychology
• A genuine interest in pursuing a career in education, educational psychology, counselling, or youth support
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
• A patient, compassionate, and proactive approach to supporting young people
• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities
• An up-to-date CV covering the last ten years (with any gaps explained)
• An enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or willingness to apply

To apply to work with GSL Education as a Psychology Graduate in York, or to find out more about this opportunity, please submit an up-to-date CV via the application link.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that 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.

For more information or to register your interest in ‘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.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout York.