Aspiring Educational Psychologist

Academics Ltd; Worthing; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational services provider in Worthing is seeking an Aspiring Educational Psychologist to support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) aged 4-11. This role offers great hands-on experience working in a therapeutic educational environment with a focus on mental health and advocacy. Ideal for a Psychology Graduate keen on pursuing a career in educational psychology. The position is a long-term contract, 5 days a week, from 8:30 to 15:30.

Qualifications

• Experience with children aged 4-11 with SEN.
• Interest in educational psychology and advocacy.
• Ability to work in a hands-on supportive role.

Responsibilities

• Support children with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Assist teachers in classrooms of 5-8 students.
• Engage in restorative and therapeutic approaches.

Skills

Experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Cognitive understanding

Advocacy skills

Mental health awareness

Education

Psychology Graduate

Job description

Overview

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

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: Worthing
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 Worthing 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.