Aspiring Child Psychologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training & CPD

Term-time schedule

Supportive team

Job summary

Academics Ltd seeks an Aspiring Child Psychologist/Special Needs Learning Support Assistant for Worthing, West Sussex. You will support children with learning difficulties, assist teachers, and help foster safe, trusting relationships in a supportive classroom setting.

The role offers on-site training, CPD, and a consistent Mon-Fri schedule during term time, with daily pay of £93–£105. You must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN settings or learning support desired.
• Ability to support students with mild to severe learning difficulties.
• Willingness to engage in CPD and training.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in providing learning experiences.
• Provide behaviour and pastoral support.
• Build robust relationships with students and families.
• Address individual needs with practical approaches.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be caring, compassionate, and a good listener.
• Support 1:1 and small group work; ensure safeguarding.
• Attend staff meetings and CPD sessions.

Skills

Behaviour support

Interpersonal skills

1:1 support

Relationship building

CPD willing

Safeguarding

Tools

DBS check

Job description

Aspiring Child Psychologist

Worthing - West Sussex - 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 mild to severe learning difficulties.

The Aspiring Child Psychologist role based in Worthing 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 Worthing, 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 Worthing. 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.