Aspiring Educational Psychologist

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

Job summary

Academics is seeking an Aspiring Educational Psychologist/SEN TA for a specialist school in Esher. You'll support children aged 7-17 with SEMH, MLD, and autism across small groups and 1:1 settings.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 08:30–15:30, term-time only, paid PAYE. On-site training and CPD are provided; you must have the right to work in the UK to apply, with DBS checks where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Must have right to work in the UK to apply.
• DBS checks may be required where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher with the learning experience.
• Provide dedicated support to pupils with learning, physical, sensory, or behavioural challenges.
• Build trusted relationships with pupils.
• 1:1 and small group support for pupils needing assistance.
• Follow safeguarding guidelines in the classroom.
• Maintain good communication with staff and pupils.
• Attend staff meetings and CPD as required.
• Be able to commute to Esher.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Good listener

Job description

Aspiring Educational Psychologist

Esher - Surrey - Education - SEN - SEMH - MLD - Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Teaching Assistant - £93-105

Are you wanting to make a difference for children and young people with Special Needs?

This specialist primary and secondary school in Esher is looking for compassionate and dedicated Aspiring Educational Psychologist/Special Needs Teaching Assistant's (SEN TA) to join the team. The school supports children and young people aged 7-17 (Years 3-12) who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and/or Autism Spectrum conditions. These pupils may have experienced disrupted education, school refusal, anxiety or exclusion, find mainstream setting overwhelming, need small groups, high adult consistency and trusted relationships to succeed.

Job role and responsibilities for a Aspiring Educational Psychologist/SEN TA:

• Assist the class teacher with the learning experience
• Provide dedicated support to pupils with learning, physical, sensory, or behavioural challenges
• Ability to build trusted and effective relationships with the pupils
• Willing to do 1:1 and small group support and work with pupils
• Follow the safeguarding guidelines and implement them in the classroom
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Be a good listener with a compassionate and caring approach
• Needs to attend staff meetings and complete relevant CPD
• Able to commute to Esher

• Start date September, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you
• Fantastic on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all pupils
• Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:30, 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 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