Graduate - Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Guildford

Academics Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider near Farnham is seeking an Aspiring Educational Psychologist to support children with Severe Learning Difficulties. You will work closely with a creative team to develop learning activities and support individual needs. Ideal candidates are passionate about helping children, possess strong interpersonal skills, and can remain calm under stress. This role offers excellent training, and applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

On-site education and training

Support and CPD provided

Qualifications

• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students.
• Able to plan learning activities to suit pupil ability with support from a teacher.
• Experience working with young people with special needs is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Severe Learning Difficulties and challenging behaviours.
• Encourage the development of social skills and support students' individual needs.
• Provide academic and pastoral support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Planning learning activities

Working with students with special needs

Job description

Graduate - Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Farnham - Education and Training - Special Needs - SEN - Psychology

Are you motivated by supporting and helping others?

We are looking for a dedicated Aspiring Educational Psychologist to support children with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and associated challenging behaviours. You will be joining a friendly, energetic and creative team within a specialist school near Farnham!

The School:

This school is located near Farnham and caters for children aged 3-19 with learning difficulties. Children may have additional sensory impairments, physical difficulties or challenging behaviour.

The school has a Therapy Department which is staffed by qualified Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. Therapists are based around the school and have a clinic room for individual work. Much therapy follows a 'blended' model of therapeutic intervention which is delivered across the curriculum, and there is close liaison with teaching staff and parents.

As an Aspiring Educational Psychologist, you will have the opportunity to 'get your foot in the door' and work closely with the therapists, enabling you to expand your knowledge, skillset, and gain relevant practical experience, which is invaluable for you, as an aspiring Educational Therapist. Also an ideal opportunity for aspiring Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists and Speech and Language Therapists.

Professional Skills & Requirements – Aspiring Educational Psychologist

• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
• Able to plan learning activities to suit pupil ability with support from a teacher
• Able to encourage the development of social skills and support students' individual needs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to provide academic and pastoral support
• Experience working with young people with special needs is desirable but not essential

Personal Qualities – Aspiring Educational Psychologist

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

5 days a week (Mon-Fri) & 89 - 100 per day

Excellent on-site education and training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of students

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

Able to travel to Guildford