Aspiring Educational Psychologist

Harmonia Careers; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Chichester is seeking an Aspiring Educational Psychologist as a Special Educational Needs Learning Support Assistant. This role involves supporting students with social and emotional mental health needs in a nurturing environment. Applicants should have a keen interest in educational psychology and relevant experience or degree. This full-time position includes a long-term contract with a supportive team dedicated to student development.

Qualifications

• Previous SEN experience or related degree preferred.
• Knowledge of different types of learning and behavioral needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist students academically and pastorally.
• Work 1:1 and in small groups.
• Encourage development of social skills.
• Attend staff meetings and complete CPD.
• Follow safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Helping children achieve their full potential

Building effective relationships with students

Caring and compassionate

Listening skills

Understanding of behavioural needs

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Education in English and Maths (Grade 5 / C)

Job description

Overview

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

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

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

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

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 Chichester 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Chichester

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 Chichester, please apply now or contact Callum Pilgrim at Academics Ltd: