Aspiring Educational Psychologist

Academics Ltd; Crawley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking an Aspiring Educational Psychologist to work as a Learning Support Assistant in Crawley. This role involves assisting students aged 4-11 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Ideal candidates will possess a passion for helping children, have experience in Special Educational Needs, and an undergraduate degree is preferred. This long-term position offers hands-on experience in a supportive environment that fosters personal and educational growth.

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping children to achieve their full potential.
• Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students.
• Knowledge of learning and behavioural needs (SEMH, PRU, Cognitive Behaviours).

Responsibilities

• Assist students academically and pastorally.
• Work one-on-one or in small groups.
• Maintain accurate individual student records.
• Participate in team meetings and training programmes.

Skills

Assisting students academically and pastorally

Encouraging the development of social skills

Resilience

Compassionate and a good listener

Education

Undergraduate Degree (preferable)

Education in English and Maths, Grade 5 / C and above

Job description

Overview

Psychology Graduate - Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Education and Training - Crawley

If you are sincere about your career within Special Educational Needs (SEN) Cognitive, Advocacy and Mental Health, we want to hear from you!

Job Details

Job Title: Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Special Educational Needs Learning Support Assistant

Location: Crawley

Contract Type: Long Term Contract, 5 days a week, 8:30 - 15:30

Role Opportunity

This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual with previous SEN experience OR a Graduate with a keen interest in this area of work. It is the perfect position for someone in search of hands‑on experience working with social, emotional mental health needs.

The SEN LSA opportunity in Crawley is focused on raising attainment with children aged 4‑11. As a LSA, you will be working in classes of 5‑8 students, with a staff to student ratio of 1:1 for some students.

Great experience for an Aspiring Educational Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist, and gives you excellent grounding across several areas in social, advocacy, mental health, and special educational needs. This school offers restorative, therapeutic approaches to education and behaviour management.

Please be advised that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

Skills & Requirements

• Assisting students academically and pastorally
• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
• Able to encourage the development of social skills and support students' individual needs
• Attend staff meetings and complete CPD
• Follow safeguarding procedures
• Able to commute to Crawley

Personal Qualities

• Passionate about helping children to achieve their full potential
• Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students
• Resilience
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener

What is Involved?

• Assisting students academically and pastorally
• Working 1:1 or in a small group
• Encouraging the development of appropriate social skills
• To ensure accurate individual student records are maintained
• Participating in team meetings and training programmes as an active member of a team

Requirements

• An Undergraduate Degree (preferable) and/or previous SEN experience, ideal for Psychology Graduates/Aspiring Educational Psychologist
• Education in English and Maths, Grade 5 / C and above (desired)
• Knowledge, keen interest or understanding of the range of different types of learning and behavioural needs (SEMH, PRU, Cognitive Behaviours)

If you are an Aspiring Educational Psychologist in Crawley, please apply now or contact Callum Pilgrim at Academics Ltd.