Aspiring Educational Psychologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Academics Ltd is seeking an Aspiring Educational Psychologist/SEN Learning Support Assistant in Dorking. You will support pupils with SEN and SEMH, assisting teachers and developing student engagement, attainment and life chances. Suitable for Psychology, Criminology or Social Science graduates seeking practical SEN experience.

Role starts September or ASAP with on-site training, CPD and supportive staff. PAYE, Mon-Fri, 08:30–15:30, £93–£105 per day, term-time only. Right to work in UK required.

Qualifications

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN
• Assist the class teacher with the learning experience
• Support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development
• Work closely with teaching staff and SEN professionals
• Experience working with children, young people, or individuals with SEN (desirable but not essential)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
• Approachable, and able to build robust and effective relationships with pupils
• Can remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
• Able to commute to Dorking

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils with SEN during lessons
• Support small group activities and learning experiences
• Assist teachers with planning and delivery of activities
• Support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development
• Collaborate with SEN professionals and school staff

Skills

1:1 support

SEN experience

Education

Psychology / Criminology / Social Science degree

Job description

Aspiring Educational Psychologist

Dorking - Surrey - Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant - SEN - SEMH - Autism - Education and Training - Graduate

Are you passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs?

A specialist built school based in Dorking is looking for a dedicated Aspiring Educational Psychologist/SEN Learning Support Assistant (SEN LSA) to join the team now! You will support students with special educational needs (SEN), and a range of associated social, emotional and mental health challenges (SEMH).

This Aspiring Educational Psychologist/SEN LSA role is ideal for a Psychology, Sociology and Criminology graduates. You will gain excellent practical experience with SEN/SEMH pupils in a relevant field, before you take your next step. The role will give you experience working with vulnerable pupils, increasing their engagement, attainment and life chances.

These children and young people face multiple barriers in their day-to-day life, including trauma, marginalisation and disadvantage, low educational achievement and social stigma. With this Aspiring Educational Psychologist/SEN LSA role based in Dorking, you will be an essential part of the pupils school life as with your consistency, you will provide them with invaluable help so they learn as much as they can, progress as far as they can and accomplish as much as they.

Person Specification

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN
• Assist the class teacher with the learning experience
• Support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development
• Work closely with teaching staff and SEN professionals
• Experience working with children, young people, or individuals with SEN (desirable but not essential)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
• Approachable, and able to build robust and effective relationships with pupils
• Can remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
• Able to commute to Dorking

• September or ASAP start, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you
• Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
• £93-£105 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only
• No previous experience is required
• If you have a Psychology / Criminology / Social Science degree, it's an excellent use of your degree
• You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd 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.