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Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Psychology Graduate

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Chelmsford

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16 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Aspiring Educational Psychologists - Psychology Graduates to gain invaluable hands-on experience in a supportive primary school environment. This long-term opportunity offers a chance to work with children with special educational needs, including Autism and SEMH, while collaborating with experienced professionals. With a focus on inclusivity and a rich curriculum, this role promises to enhance your skills and prepare you for future career ambitions in educational psychology or related fields. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

FREE CPD training
Professional Shadowing opportunities
Invaluable hands-on experience
Supportive staff environment

Qualifications

  • Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Psychology Graduates with childcare experience.
  • Must be resilient, patient, empathetic, and adaptable.

Responsibilities

  • Support pupils with a wide variation of needs including Autism and SEMH.
  • Work alongside experienced professionals in the field.

Skills

Childcare related experience
Resilience
Empathy
Adaptability
Experience supporting children with SEN

Education

Psychology Graduate

Job description

Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Psychology Graduate

Chelmsford, Essex

Education and training

Are you an aspiring Educational Psychologist looking to gain first-class, hands-on experience ahead of further studies or Educational Psychologist posts?

Do you have a real, genuine passion for helping young people with special & complex needs?

If so, please continue reading to find out more about this Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Psychology Graduate opportunity!

Job Details

** Long-term contract with the opportunity of a permanent contract

** £88-£105 per day (paid weekly)

** September 2025 start

** FREE CPD training available

** Professional Shadowing opportunities

** Invaluable, hands-on experience to be gained

** SEND & SEMH

** EYFS, KS1 & KS2 opportunities available

We are working with a "Good" graded primary school in Chelmsford. This school is renowned for its inclusivity, with staff who go above and beyond for every pupil and for every staff member, with a rich and diverse curriculum.

This wonderful primary school is currently looking for x3 Aspiring Educational Psychologists - Psychology Graduates to support pupils with a wide variation of needs including Autism (ASD), PMLD (Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties), Speech and Languages (SP&L), Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and more! All vacancies are ASAP start!

Any Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Psychology Graduates will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and qualified Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists, CAMHS Link workers, Mental Health professionals and the Special Education Needs Co-Ordinator (SENCO), all of which have multiple years of industry experience.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:
  • Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Psychology Graduates!
  • Childcare related experience, particularly with a SEN focus
  • You MUST be resilient, patient, calm-natured, empathetic & adaptable
  • A hardworking and driven individual who will exceed all expectations of the role requirements
  • Experience of supporting children (4-18) with SEN - Autism, PMLD, SLD, SP&L
  • Future career ambitions to become an Ed Psych, Clin Psych, Therapist, Well Being Practitioner etc
SCHOOL DESCRIPTION:
  • Medium sized Chelmsford school, Ofsted OUTSTANDING in all areas
  • Very well facilitated and with modern resources
  • Fantastic SEN provisions - bespoke rooms and equipment
  • Fantastic outdoor provisions
  • Bespoke SEN training
  • Welcoming and supportive staff (SEN specialists)
  • Diverse and rich curriculum for pupils
  • World-class teaching and specialist support staff

If you are interested in this wonderful opportunity, simply apply now and you will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)!

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