Graduate - Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Farnham - Education and Training - Special Needs - SEN - Psychology - Criminology
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) & 85- 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
Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.
Must be able to travel to Farnham
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