Wellbeing Support Officer (Undergraduate in Psychology) 1 yr paid placement


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Portsmouth, PO1 1RX
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	10 Nov 2026
Closing date:	30 Nov 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, positive person (Undergraduate in Psychology) who has experience (or would like to gain experience of working with young people.) You should be a good listener, resilient and able to be flexible. No two days are the same! Whilst you do not need to be a Catholic, it is important to appreciate (or be willing to learn about) the distinctive nature of a Catholic education/community. We would also welcome applications from those coming to the end of their Undergraduate in Psychology year.

What the school offers its staff

Please visit our school website for further details: https://www.saintedmunds.org.uk/home/vacancies/vacancies-support

You will be well supported by a friendly, hard-working team, fantastic staff and lovely pupils.

Further details about the role

JOB PURPOSE:

To enable pupils with mental health and wellbeing issues access to learning by supervising and assisting pupils (one to one and in small groups) across a wide range of activities and supported learning activities.

To Supervise pupils, delivering learning activities to small groups of pupils, adjusting activities within the scope of the needs of student’s specific difficulties.

To work in partnership with teaching staff to identify and address the individual needs of students.

To assist senior staff in securing the safety and welfare of pupils throughout the day.

To supervise pupils during and between the morning and breaks as directed.

Commitment to safeguarding

In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, we DO NOT accept CV’s. The school is committed to safeguarding and the promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of appointment As part of our Safer Recruitment guidance social media profiles will be checked upon appointment. As we are unable to offer a sponsorship, we can only accept applications from candidates that already have the right to work in the UK.

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