Psychology Graduate Opportunity – SEND Support Roles
Barking & Dagenham | September Start
Are you a Psychology graduate looking to begin a meaningful career supporting children and young people?
We are currently working with a wide range of education settings across Barking and Dagenham, including mainstream primary and secondary schools, specialist SEND schools, SEMH provisions, and inclusive PRUs. These schools are seeking Graduate SEND Support Staff to work on a 1:1 basis and with small groups of pupils.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting children and young people with a variety of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, SLD, ODD and PMLD.
This is far more than classroom experience. You will gain real insight into behaviour, communication, emotional regulation, and child development in a practical, school-based environment.
For many graduates, this role becomes a key stepping stone into future careers such as Educational Psychology, Teaching, Therapy, Counselling, or Behaviour Support. It provides the kind of experience that cannot be learned from theory alone.
The work can be challenging at times, but it is also highly rewarding. You will witness genuine progress in pupils’ learning, confidence and independence, often in small but meaningful steps, and play an important role in that journey.
Why work with Parker Smith Inclusion?
We are a specialist SEND recruitment consultancy focused on long-term fit and meaningful career development, not quick placements. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with the right environment.
When you work with us, you can expect:
- Access to a wide range of SEND roles across Barking & Dagenham
- Transparent PAYE pay – no hidden deductions
- Honest, supportive career guidance tailored to you
- Interview preparation and ongoing support
- Regular check-ins throughout your placement
- Training and development opportunities to build confidence and skills
- Opportunities that can lead to long-term or permanent roles
We are proud to be highly rated by educators, with over 400 five-star Google reviews reflecting our commitment to quality support.
If you are ready to take your first step into SEND and want a role that genuinely aligns with your career ambitions, I would love to hear from you.
Elisha
Parker Smith Inclusion
elisha@psinclusion.co.uk
0203 011 4848