Psychology Graduate

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

Job summary

A specialist school in Thatcham is seeking a Psychology Graduate for a Learning Support Assistant role. The candidate will work with children with additional needs, helping to identify barriers to learning and applying psychological theory in a supportive classroom environment. This role offers valuable experience and opportunities for networking with professionals in psychology and education. The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, with an ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Bubbly and friendly personality with a great understanding of SEN.
• Any previous experience working with children is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support children with a range of additional needs in a classroom setting.
• Help identify triggers and barriers to learning.
• Implement psychological knowledge in practical situations.

Skills

Understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Friendly and can-do attitude

Previous experience working with children

Education

Psychology Graduate

Job description

School and Role Overview

Are you a recent Psychology Graduate? Are you thinking of a career as a Psychologist or Counsellor and don't know where to start? Are you interested in special education?

A Specialist School in Thatcham are looking for a Psychology Graduate to work as a Learning Support Assistant and join their team as soon as possible. You will be working with children with a range of additional needs, including autism, speech and language needs, sensory processing disorders, physical disabilities and communication difficulties.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will learn about the cognitive, behavioural and emotional needs of each student and how to attend to these. You will help identify triggers and barriers to learning, as well as implementing your knowledge of psychological theory and apply it in the classroom. This may be in small groups or on a 1-2-1 basis. Above all else, you will help ensure every pupil feels safe and supported in school, and help make the classroom a fun and exciting place!

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Psychology Graduate looking to gain experience working with vulnerable children. You will have networking opportunities with Psychologists, Therapists, Counsellors and Speech & Language Teams, granting you first-hand experience that will set you aside from other graduates! This is also a great opportunity if you have considered a future in teaching.

Personality and Experience

The school are looking for someone who is bubbly and friendly with a can‑do attitude and a great understanding of SEN. Any previous experience working with children would be beneficial – this could be in a sports setting, babysitting or even personal experience.

Key Information

• Psychology Graduate
• Learning Support Assistant
• Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 3:30
• £85 - £95 per day
• Thatcham
• ASAP Start
• Long‑term role

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