Graduate Aspiring Child Psychologist

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Surrey is seeking a Graduate Aspiring Child Psychologist. This role offers the opportunity to work with vulnerable children and young people, focusing on their engagement and success. Ideal for graduates looking for practical experience, the position provides training and support while emphasizing the importance of compassion and resilience. The successful candidate will work in a supportive environment, helping students overcome challenges related to trauma and educational barriers.

Benefits

On-site training

Support and CPD provided

Qualifications

• Previous experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or Criminology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support students with special educational needs and mental health challenges.
• Identify risks and needs, escalating concerns when necessary.
• Provide consistency, safety, and empowerment to help students succeed.

Skills

Resilience

Compassion

Listening

Relationship Building

Motivation

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Criminology

Degree in Social Science

Job description

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Graduate Aspiring Child Psychologist, Surrey

Location: Surrey, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable children and young people? This Graduate Aspiring Child Psychologist role near Camberley offers experience working with students aged 4-19, focusing on increasing their engagement, attainment, and life chances.

In this role, you will support students with special educational needs and social, emotional, and mental health challenges. You will identify risks and needs, escalating concerns when necessary. Many children with complex needs face barriers due to trauma, marginalisation, and low educational attainment. Your role is to provide consistency, safety, and empowerment, helping them succeed.

The position is based at a Camberley school with on-site parking. Previous experience is advantageous but not essential; training, support, and CPD are provided to ensure safeguarding and effective support for students.

This role is ideal for graduates in Psychology, Sociology, or Criminology seeking practical experience before their next career step.

Personal qualities include:

• Passion for helping children and young people
• Ability to build confidence and motivation
• Ability to build effective relationships with students
• Resilience and calmness under stress
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener

Additional details:

• Start date: ASAP
• On-site training, support, and CPD provided
• Salary: £80-£100 per day, Monday-Friday, 08:30-16:30, term time only
• Must be able to travel to Camberley and surrounding areas
• No prior experience required
• Degree in Psychology, Criminology, or Social Science is a plus
• Must have right to work in the UK; no Visa sponsorship