Graduate Aspiring Child Psychologist

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Graduate Aspiring Child Psychologist in Camberley to support vulnerable students aged 4-19. This role requires no previous experience but involves helping children with special educational needs and emotional challenges. Training and support are provided. Ideal for graduates in Psychology, Sociology, or Criminology. Salary range is £89 to £105 per day, term-time only.

Benefits

On-site education and training

Support and CPD provided

On-site parking

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• Must have right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to travel to Camberley and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable students aged 4-19.
• Provide tools to help students feel safe and empowered.
• Work with students having special educational needs.

Skills

Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential

Able to build confidence and motivation

Able to build robust and effective relationships with students

Calm and resilient in stressful situations

Caring, compassionate, and a good listener

Education

Degree in Psychology, Sociology or Criminology

Job description

Graduate Aspiring Child Psychologist - Camberley - Education and Training - Mental Health - SEN - Psychology - Criminology - Sociology - Graduate

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable children and young people?

This Graduate Aspiring Child Psychologist role near Camberley will give you experience working with vulnerable students aged 4-19, increasing their engagement, attainment and life chances.

As a Graduate Aspiring Child Psychologist, you will support students with special educational needs, and a range of associated social, emotional and mental health challenges and traumas. Some children / young people will have suffered adverse childhood experiences, and you will identify their risks and needs, escalating where necessary.

A common feature for many children and young people with complex needs is a history of marginalisation and disadvantage, trauma, dysfunctional family relationships, low educational attainment and stigmatisation. Subsequently they face many barriers in life and are more 'at risk' of negative outcomes. You will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and that they can succeed in life. This Camberley-based school has on-site parking.

The Graduate Aspiring Child Psychologist is a challenging role and any previous experience in a relevant field would be advantageous, but is not essential. Training, support and CPD is required in order for you to perform your duties and to ensure safeguarding of all students.

Ideal for a Psychology, Sociology and Criminology graduates, this role will give you excellent practical experience with SEN students in a relevant field, before you take your next step.

Personal Qualities

• Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential
• Able to build confidence and motivation
• Able to build robust and effective relationships with students
• Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener

Requirements

Start date ASAP

Excellent on-site education and training, support and CPD is provided

89 to 105 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 16:30, term time only

Must be able to travel to Camberley and surrounding areas

No previous experience is required

If you have a Psychology / Criminology / Social Science degree, it's an excellent use of your degree

You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Graduate Aspiring Child Psychologist

Camberley

Education and training