Overview
Psychology Graduate - Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Education and Training - Horsham. This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual with previous SEN experience or a Graduate with a keen interest in this area of work. It is a hands-on position working with social, emotional, mental health needs.
Job Title: Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Special Educational Needs Learning Support Assistant
Location: Horsham
Contract Type: Long Term Contract, 5 days a week, 8:30 - 15:30
This SEN LSA opportunity in Horsham focuses on raising attainment with children aged 4-11. As a Learning Support Assistant (LSA), you will be working in classes of 5-8 students, with some students supported 1:1 by staff.
This role offers excellent grounding for an Aspiring Educational Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist and provides experience across areas including social, advocacy, mental health, and special educational needs. The school uses restorative, therapeutic approaches to education and behaviour management. Applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
Responsibilities
* Assisting students academically and pastorally
* Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
* Encourage the development of social skills and support students\' individual needs
* Attend staff meetings and complete CPD
* Follow safeguarding procedures
* Able to commute to Horsham
Personal Qualities
* Passionate about helping children to achieve their full potential
* Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students
* Resilience
* Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
What is Involved
* Assisting students academically and pastorally
* Working 1:1 or in a small group
* Encouraging the development of appropriate social skills
* Ensuring accurate individual student records are maintained
* Participating in team meetings and training programmes as an active member of a team
Requirements
* An Undergraduate Degree (preferable) and/or previous SEN experience, ideal for Psychology Graduates/Aspiring Educational Psychologist
* Education in English and Maths, Grade 5 / C and above (desired)
* Knowledge, keen interest or understanding of the range of different types of learning and behavioural needs (SEMH, PRU, Cognitive Behaviours)
To apply: If you are an Aspiring Educational Psychologist in Horsham, please apply now or contact Callum Pilgrim at Academics Ltd.
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