Aspiring Child Psychologist

Academics; Pirbright; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspiring Child Psychologist role in Woking, Surrey offers an entry path into psychology and education. You will support children with Autism and SEN, assisting the class teacher and providing 1:1 or group support, while gaining experience in safeguarding and CPD.

Working Monday to Friday 08:30-16:00, term time only, £93-£105 per day, PAYE. Applicants must have right to work in the UK and DBS check eligibility; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN students or in SEN settings beneficial.
• DBS check eligibility may be required for safeguarding.
• Right to work in the UK is essential; visa sponsorship not provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students.
• Behaviour and pastoral support for students.
• Build robust relationships with students and meet individual needs.
• Attend staff meetings and CPD as required.
• Ensure safeguarding and safety of students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

1:1 support

Group support

Empathy

Job description

Aspiring Child Psychologist

Woking, Surrey - Education - Psychology - Therapy - Aspiring Child Psychologist - SEN - Learning Support Assistant - £93-£105 per day

Are you motivated by supporting and helping others? Then this Aspiring Child Psychologist role could be for you!

We are looking for dedicated Special Needs Learning Support Assistant's (SEN LSA's) to support children with Autism and other associated learning difficulties.

The Aspiring Child Psychologist role based in Woking is an excellent way to get your 'foot in the door', providing the opportunity to work closely and network with other teams of professionals, gaining relevant experience, and expanding your knowledge and skillset. The SEN LSA role will give you essential experience within a challenging yet rewarding setting.

A common feature for many children and young people with special educational needs is marginalisation and disadvantage, trauma, dysfunctional family relationships, low educational attainment and stigmatisation. Subsequently they face many barriers in life and are more 'at risk' of negative outcomes. With this Aspiring Child Psychologist role based in Woking, you will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life.

Job Role and Responsibilities:

• Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students
• Behaviour and pastoral support
• Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students
• Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
• Ensure safeguarding of students
• Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD
• Able to commute to Woking

September/October start, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you
Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 16:00, PAYE, term time only
£93-105 per day
You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.