Psychology Graduate – Autism & Behaviour Support Assistant

Psychology Graduate – Autism & Behaviour Support Assistant
Primary School – Greenwich, South East London
Full time, long term role
Rate: £108.35 per day

Are you a Psychology graduate interested in developing a career in Educational Psychology, Child Psychology, SEN or Behavioural Support?

Pertemps Education Network is working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Greenwich to recruit a motivated and resilient Psychology Graduate – Autism & Behaviour Support Assistant.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Psychology graduate or aspiring Educational Psychologist to gain hands-on experience supporting children with autism, attachment difficulties and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

You will be supporting two pupils who require consistent, patient and individualised support to help them understand and regulate their emotions, develop positive relationships and overcome barriers to learning.

Both children can experience difficulties with emotional regulation and may display challenging behaviours when dysregulated, including leaving the classroom, throwing objects, hitting and kicking. The successful candidate will need to remain calm under pressure, understand the importance of emotional connection and use positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.

The Role – Autism & Behaviour Support

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to pupils with autism, attachment difficulties and SEMH needs.
• Develop positive, trusting relationships through consistency, patience and understanding.
• Support emotional regulation and help pupils identify and manage their emotions.
• Implement positive behaviour strategies and effective de-escalation techniques.
• Support pupils who may display challenging or physically dysregulated behaviours.
• Encourage classroom engagement, positive interactions and independence.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries through a fair, firm and nurturing approach.
• Work alongside teachers and the SENCO to provide consistent, individualised support.

The Ideal Candidate

• Degree in Psychology, Child Psychology, Criminology, Sociology or a related subject.
• Previous experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
• An interest in autism, attachment, childhood development and behavioural psychology.
• Understanding of SEMH needs and emotional regulation.
• Confident, calm and patient when managing challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilient, empathetic and able to maintain professional boundaries.

Candidates with experience in residential care, youth work, mental health support, mentoring, behavioural support or SEN education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Why Apply?

• Excellent experience for aspiring Educational Psychologists and Clinical Psychologists.
• Develop practical knowledge of autism, attachment and childhood behavioural development.
• Gain valuable experience supporting children with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
• Work within a supportive mainstream primary school environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children’s educational and emotional development.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Pertemps Education Network consultant.

To apply, please contact Charlie Hayes on: 

E: charlie.hayes@pertempseducation.co.uk
M: 07758 135 941