Aspiring Educational Psychologist

Harmonia Careers; Worthing; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Worthing is seeking an Aspiring Educational Psychologist for a role as a Learning Support Assistant. This long-term position offers hands-on experience with children aged 4-11 facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges. Candidates should have a passion for helping children reach their potential and possess relevant qualifications. This role provides a great foundation for those pursuing a career in educational psychology or related fields.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Knowledge of learning and behavioral needs such as SEMH, PRU.

Responsibilities

• Assist students academically and pastorally.
• Work 1:1 or in small groups.
• Encourage development of social skills.
• Maintain accurate student records.

Skills

Passionate about helping children

Ability to build relationships

Resilience

Good listener

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Education in English and Maths, Grade 5/C and above

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.

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

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)
• Able to commute to Worthing

If you are an Aspiring Educational Psychologist in Worthing, please apply now or contact Callum Pilgrim at Academics Ltd: