Aspiring Educational Psychologist

EdEx; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational consultancy is seeking Aspiring Educational Psychologists to support students with varying needs at a primary school in Merton. Graduates will work alongside professionals in speech therapy and mental health. Ideal candidates should have resilience and ambition in pursuing psychology careers. The role offers competitive pay and immediate start dates.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is ideal.
• Must be resilient, patient, and empathetic.
• Future ambitions in psychology or therapy are required.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEN on a day-to-day basis.
• Liaise with Class Teachers and SENCO regarding student progress.
• Provide a stimulating and safe learning environment.
• Deliver specialist interventions and liaise with therapists.

Skills

Childcare-related experience

Resilience

Empathy

Calm nature

Adaptability

Education

Psychology Graduate

Job description

Overview

Aspiring Educational Psychologist

Q - Are you an Aspiring Educational Psychologist looking to gain first-class hands-on experience ahead of further studies or Educational Psychologist posts?

If so, read below to learn more about this Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Psychology Graduate opportunity!

We are working with an 'Outstanding' graded primary school in the heart of the diverse, multicultural, and forward-thinking London borough of Merton. The school are renowned in the local area as one of the best primary schools, which goes above and beyond for every pupil and for every staff member, with a rich and diverse curriculum.

The school are looking for x5 Aspiring Educational psychologist-psychology Graduates to support pupils with a wide variation of needs including Autism (ASD), PMLD (Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties), SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties), Speech and Language (SP&L), Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and more! All vacancies are ASAP starts!

Any Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Psychology Graduates will have the opportunity to work alongside truly world-class; Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists, CAMHS Link Workers, Mental Health Professionals, Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator (SENCO) and Specialist on-site teachers, all of whom have multiple years industry experience!

Apply for this Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Psychology Graduate opportunity today, trial days and interviews are being held ASAP!

Responsibilities

• Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Psychology Graduates
• Support students with SEN on a day-to-day basis (ASD, PMLD, SLD, SP&L and more)
• Liaising with Class Teachers and the SENDCO regarding the progress of children
• Provide a stimulating and safe learning environment for children
• Delivering specialist interventions
• Liaising with the school's therapists
• ASAP start - Long Term - Full Time
• 105 - 115 per day
• Located in the Borough of Merton

Person Specification

• Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Psychology Graduates
• Childcare-related experience, particularly with an SEN focus - Ideal
• You MUST be resilient, patient, calm-natured, empathetic & adaptable
• A hardworking and driven individual who will exceed all expectations of the role requirements
• Experience of supporting children (4-18) with SEN - Autism, PMLD, SLD, SP&L - Ideal
• Future career ambitions to become an Ed Psych, Clin Psych, Therapist, Well Being Practitioner etc

School Description

• Medium sized Merton school, Ofsted OUTSTANDING in all areas
• Very well facilitated and with modern resources
• Fantastic SEN provisions - bespoke rooms and equipment
• Fantastic outdoor provisions
• Bespoke SEN training
• Welcoming and supportive staff (SEN specialists)
• Diverse and rich curriculum for pupils
• World-class teaching and specialist support staff

If you are interested in this Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Psychology Graduate opportunity, trial days can be arranged immediately

Apply for this Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Psychology Graduate opportunity by sending your CV to Charlie at EdEx. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)!