Aspiring Child Psychologist

Harmonia Careers; Crawley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school for children with social, emotional, and mental health challenges seeks an Aspiring Child Psychologist. The role offers excellent training, opportunities for career progression, and support for working with special education needs. This position is ideal for compassionate individuals looking to make a significant impact in children's lives while enjoying a term-time only schedule.

Benefits

Excellent career progression opportunities

Term-time only schedule

Comprehensive training in various areas

Permanent employment options

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to work with children with special education needs.
• Caring and compassionate nature.
• Ability to maintain safety and create an optimal learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teachers and therapists.
• Prepare activities and ensure safety of equipment.
• Report safeguarding concerns promptly.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Proactive Attitude

Education

GCSE in Maths and English (A-C)

Job description

Aspiring Child Psychologist - Crawley - September 2025

A well established school for children with social, emotional and mental health challenges aged 4-11 is welcoming applications from resilient and empathetic hard-workers for their Aspiring Child Psychologist role.

Key Benefits Of The Role Or Aspiring Child Psychologist

• Excellent for career progression into care, psychology or teaching
• Lots of training available in behaviour management, communication strategies and emergency aid
• Term-time only which means lots of holiday!
• Permanent employment opportunities available
• Secured work 5 days per week
  
  

What can you expect to do on a daily basis as an Aspiring Child Psychologist?

• Work alongside teachers, therapists and other support staff
• Ensure that equipment and facilities are safe for the children to use
• Preparation of activities and tidying away after
• Developing an understanding with a child to maintain an optimal learning environment
• Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and accurately
  
  

What is required of an Aspiring Child Psychologist?

• A genuine desire to work with children with special education needs
• A caring, compassionate and resilient nature
• A 'can-do' attitude but also being pro-active rather than always waiting for direction
• You will require a DBS check (which we can support you with)
• You must not be barred from working with children
• You will have grades A -C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
  
  

Apply today for further information on the interview process.