Aspiring Educational Psychologist: SEN Learning Support

Pertemps Education Network; City Of London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Education Network is seeking a Graduate Learning Support Assistant in Kingston upon Thames to support pupils with speech, language and communication needs within a specialist SEN school. The role offers hands-on experience in a nurturing, inclusive environment.

The ideal candidate is a Psychology graduate passionate about child development and ready to contribute to autism support and language development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Psychology graduate with interest in Educational/Child Psychology.
• Experience supporting children with SEN and communication needs.
• Prepared to work in a specialist SEN environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with speech, language and communication needs.
• Support children with autism and other needs to access learning.
• Encourage development of communication, language and social skills.
• Use visual resources and structured activities to aid understanding and engagement.
• Build positive relationships to foster confidence and independence.
• Assist with classroom activities and adapt tasks to pupil needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and SEN staff to support targets.
• Maintain a calm, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

SEN experience

Communication skills

Autism awareness

Patience and empathy

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Pertemps Education Network is seeking a Graduate Learning Support Assistant in Kingston upon Thames to support pupils with speech, language and communication needs within a specialist SEN school. The role offers hands-on experience in a nurturing, inclusive environment.

The ideal candidate is a Psychology graduate passionate about child development and ready to contribute to autism support and language development initiatives.