Psychologist

Academics Ltd; Hatfield Peverel; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A special school in Essex is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs. This role is ideal for those aspiring to be psychologists, providing meaningful experience in education and training. Responsibilities include supporting pupils individually and in groups, assisting teachers with lesson delivery, and helping students regulate emotions. This position offers the chance to make a real difference in students' lives while gaining essential experience in a nurturing educational environment.

Qualifications

• Ideal for an Aspiring Psychologist with passion for supporting SEN pupils.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn and implement educational strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom management.
• Help pupils to regulate emotions and develop social and communication skills.
• Implement strategies advised by teachers, psychologists, and therapists.
• Monitor progress and contribute to observations and pupil records.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Support for pupils with SEN

Classroom management

Emotional regulation

Social skills development

Team collaboration with teachers and therapists

Job description

Overview

This role is ideal for an Aspiring Psychologist looking to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant in a special school supporting pupils with complex needs in Essex.

Based in a specialist setting in Essex, the day-to-day responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEN on a one-to-one basis and in small groups


• Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom management


• Helping pupils to regulate emotions and develop social and communication skills


• Implementing strategies advised by teachers, psychologists, and therapists


• Monitoring progress and contributing to observations and pupil records


• Creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment

Through this role, an Aspiring Psychologist will develop practical skills linked to education and training while working closely with teachers, therapists, and families in a supportive special school in Essex.

The school provides structured education and training, mentoring, and reflective practice, making it an excellent foundation for future psychology or teaching pathways within Essex.

This opportunity is well suited to an Aspiring Psychologist seeking meaningful experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant in a special school, with a strong focus on education and training.

Overall, this position offers an Aspiring Psychologist the chance to make a real difference while gaining essential SEN experience