Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Psychology Graduate

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Aspiring Educational Psychologists to gain invaluable hands-on experience in a supportive primary school. This role offers the chance to work with experienced professionals in the field, providing essential support to children with special educational needs. With a long-term contract and opportunities for professional development, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in young people's lives. If you are driven, resilient, and ready to embrace a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Benefits

FREE CPD training

Professional Shadowing opportunities

Invaluable hands-on experience

SEND & SEMH opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be resilient, patient, calm-natured, empathetic & adaptable.
• Experience supporting children with SEN including Autism and PMLD.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced Speech and Language Therapists and Educational Psychologists.
• Support pupils with a wide variation of needs including Autism and SEMH.

Skills

Childcare Experience

Resilience

Empathy

Adaptability

Calm-natured

Education

Psychology Graduate

Job description

Aspiring Educational Psychologist – Psychology Graduate

Chelmsford, Essex

About the Role

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 opportunity!

Key Details

1. ** Long-term contract with the opportunity of a permanent contract
2. ** £88-£105 per day (paid weekly)
3. ** September 2025 start
4. ** FREE CPD training available
5. ** Professional Shadowing opportunities
6. ** Invaluable, hands-on experience to be gained
7. ** SEND & SEMH
8. ** EYFS, KS1 & KS2 opportunities available

About the School

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. The school is currently looking for 3 Aspiring Educational Psychologists – Psychology Graduates to support pupils with a wide variation of needs including Autism (ASD), PMLD (Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties), Speech and Language (SP&L), Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and more! All vacancies are ASAP start!

Responsibilities

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

1. Aspiring Educational Psychologist – Psychology Graduates!
2. Childcare related experience, particularly with a SEN focus
3. You MUST be resilient, patient, calm-natured, empathetic & adaptable
4. A hardworking and driven individual who will exceed all expectations of the role requirements
5. Experience of supporting children (4-18) with SEN – Autism, PMLD, SLD, SP&L
6. 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)!