Aspiring Educational Psychologist
hace 23 días
East Grinstead
Psychology Graduates - Start Your Career in SEN \n Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain hands-on experience as an Aspiring Educational Psychologist working with children and young people? This is a fantastic opportunity for a Psychology graduate to build meaningful experience in a specialist SEN setting in East Grinstead. \n We are working with a SEN school in East Grinstead that caters for pupils with additional needs, including autism and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. This Aspiring Educational Psychologist role is ideal for a Psychology graduate considering a future career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, or Counselling. \n The Role \n As an Aspiring Educational Psychologist/ SEN Learning Support Assistant (SEN LSA), you will support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping them to access learning, regulate emotions, and develop key life skills. This position in East Grinstead is particularly well suited to a Psychology graduate who is keen to gain invaluable practical, first-hand experience as a Aspiring Educational Psychologist/SEN LSA. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN\n, • Support emotional regulation, behaviour, and engagement\n, • Assist with personalised learning and behaviour strategies\n, • Observe and report on pupil progress and wellbeing\n, • Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils\n, • Help maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment\n\n What We're Looking For \n\n • A degree in Psychology\n, • A strong interest in mental health, behaviour, and child development\n, • A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach\n, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills\n, • Experience with children or vulnerable individuals (desirable but not essential)\n, • Able to commute to East Grinstead\n\n What You'll Gain \n\n • First-hand experience in a specialist SEN/SEMH setting\n, • Exposure to behaviour management and therapeutic approaches\n, • Experience working alongside a multidisciplinary team\n, • A strong foundation for careers in psychology or mental health\n, • Ongoing training and development opportunities\n\n \n Start date September, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you Fantastic on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all pupils Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only £93-£105 per day **You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship \n\n • Candidates registering with Academics will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate\n, • Apply now or contact Maddy Thatcher at Academics if interested in the Aspiring Educational Psychologist/SEN LSA role in East Grinstead: l\n