CALLING ASPIRING CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST'S - SURREY BASED/LEATHERHEAD
Are you passionate about restorative approaches and demonstrating the value of education and training to vulnerable children? Are you local to Leatherhead?
We are looking for Aspiring Child Psychologist Graduates to take on Learning Support Assistant roles to support children with social, emotional and mental health needs, and moderate learning difficulties.
Work in a challenging secondary school setting alongside the class teacher, with disadvantaged children exposed to adverse childhood experiences. Identify risks and needs, escalating where necessary. Build relationships, provide consistency, and equip children and young people with tools to feel safe, secure, empowered, and confident to succeed in life, reducing the risk of negative outcomes.
No previous experience is required. The role offers essential restorative experience within anti‑social and challenging settings, with potential career progression to Probation Officer, Youth Offending Teams and Youth Counsellor.
The school operates a fully integrated Therapy Programme to support each student's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Therapists work 1:1 with children to ensure their physical and emotional needs are met. Excellent on‑site training, support and CPD are provided.
Responsibilities
* Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students
* Behaviour and pastoral support
* Build robust and effective relationships with students
* Apply a practical approach to meet the individual needs of students
* Maintain excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Act caring, compassionate and be a good listener
* Work 1:1 and in small groups with students
* Ensure safeguarding of students
* Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD
* Commute to Leatherhead 5 days a week (Mon‑Fri)
* Salary: £93‑£110 per day
Location
Leatherhead
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