Aspiring Educational Psychologist

Academics Ltd; Witney; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support service in Witney is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help motivate and support children with special educational needs. This full-time role provides invaluable experience for those aiming to become qualified educational psychologists. Candidates should have a university degree, preferably in Psychology or Criminology, with a C in GCSE Maths and English being essential. Opportunities to shadow professionals in educational psychology are included.

Qualifications

• University degree needed, preferably in Psychology or Criminology.
• C in GCSE Maths and English is a requirement.
• Experience with SEN is desired but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional needs in the classroom.
• Assist the class teacher in creating a fun engaging environment.
• Help with personal care, including toileting and feeding.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Ability to support neurodivergent children

Education

University degree (Psychology or Criminology)

C in GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Overview

Are you a university graduate? Are you interested in mental health and neurodiversity? Do you want to build your experience before becoming a qualified educational psychologist?

Role and Responsibilities

A fantastic SEN school in Witney is looking for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to help support and motivate their pupils with additional needs. The children in the school have a range of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, multi-sensory impairments, speech and communication challenges and physical disabilities. The role involves working closely with a small group of SEN pupils in the classroom to support both learning and emotional needs, helping the class teacher create a fun and engaging environment, and ensuring each child stays on track with their work and reaches milestones. Personal care, such as toileting and feeding, may also be required. The position provides a pathway to gaining experience for future educational psychology roles, including opportunities to shadow the on-site psychologist and therapist.

What you will gain

You will gain first-hand experience working with neurodivergent children and learn how to implement individualised support plans and learning strategies in the classroom to help each child reach their full potential.

Details

• Aspiring Educational Psychologist
• Learning Support Assistant
• Witney
• 85 - 95 per day
• Full time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm

Qualifications and Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a university degree (Psychology or Criminology would be perfect) and a C in GCSE Maths and English. Experience with SEN is desired but not essential.