Psychology Graduate (LSA)

Austin Fraser; Reading; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a passionate Psychology Graduate to join as a Learning Support Assistant. This role offers an incredible opportunity to work with children facing various challenges, including autism and communication difficulties. You will gain invaluable experience applying psychological principles in real-world settings, ensuring that every student feels safe and supported. With a friendly and can-do attitude, you will help create an engaging classroom environment, making a significant difference in the lives of vulnerable children. This position is perfect for those considering a future in teaching or educational support.

Qualifications

• Recent Psychology Graduate with a degree in Psychology.
• Experience or understanding of working with children is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional needs in a classroom setting.
• Implement psychological theory to assist learning and development.

Skills

Understanding of SEN

Communication Skills

Empathy

Ability to work with children

Education

Degree in Psychology

Job description

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?

If the above applies to you then look no further…

A Specialist School in Reading is looking for a Psychology Graduate to work as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) and join their team either immediately or in September. 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 an LSA, 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 implement 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 or education.

The school is 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.

Job Details:

1. Position: Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant
2. Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 3:30
3. Salary: £85 to £95 per day
4. Location: Reading
5. Start Date: ASAP or September
6. Type: Long-term role

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