Job Description

Curious about hands on work supporting children with autism and other special needs? By working with us at AFY Autism and Special Needs Centre, you will join a close knit team focused on practical learning and meaningful progress for each child.

As a Psychology Intern you will help build and deliver assessment and early intervention programmes that support children s development. You will assist therapists in sessions and turn observations into usable plans that help families and the team.

Your Growth & Impact

• Build practical experience in developmental and behavioural assessment through supervised, real world cases.
• Expand clinical skills by assisting in therapy sessions and receiving structured feedback from professionals.
• Connect with families and multidisciplinary staff to strengthen your professional network and understanding of special needs care.

Job Requirements

Responsibilities

Assessment & Intervention

• Observe and assist in developmental and behavioural assessments, recording clear notes and sharing findings with the team.
• Support the design and adaptation of early intervention activities that match each child s learning goals.

Therapy Support

• Assist therapists during individual and group sessions to implement therapy plans and monitor child engagement.
• Use play based and structured activities to encourage skill practice and generalisation in real settings.

Collaboration & Administration

• Communicate observations and progress to therapists and contribute to concise case notes and reports.
• Prepare session materials, help maintain records, and support family communication with sensitivity.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree in Psychology, Special Education, or a related field.
• No prior professional experience required; suitable for final year students or recent graduates seeking practicum experience.

Hard Skills & Knowledge

• Psychology
• Special Education
• Special Needs Children
• Early Intervention
• Child Development
• Observation and basic report writing

Soft Skills & Qualities

• Patient and empathetic approach when working with children and families.
• Clear communication, openness to supervision, and a collaborative team attitude.

Skills