Aspiring Child Psychologist

Academics; Worthing; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established school in Worthing is seeking an Aspiring Child Psychologist to support children with neurodiversity. This role offers excellent career progression opportunities in care, psychology, or teaching, along with training in behaviour management and communication strategies. Applicants must be compassionate, resilient, and possess GCSE grades A*-C in Maths and English.

Benefits

Excellent for career progression into care, psychology or teaching

Training available in behaviour management and communication strategies

Term-time only with lots of holiday

Permanent employment opportunities available

Secured work 5 days per week

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to work with children with special education needs.
• Caring, compassionate, and resilient nature.
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teachers, therapists, and support staff.
• Ensure safety of equipment and facilities for children.
• Prepare activities and maintain an optimal learning environment.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Communication

Education

GCSE Maths and English (A*-C or equivalent)

Job description

Aspiring Child Psychologist - Worthing - September 2025

A well established school for children with neurodiversity aged 11-16 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 now for further information on the interview process