Surrey - Special Needs - SEN - Aspiring Child / Educational Psychologist - Graduate - Psychology

Are you passionate about helping to create the best possible outcomes for children with additional needs?

The School

Aspiring Child / Educational Psychologists! We are looking for a dedicated Graduate to work in this small, specialist school in Godalming. All students have a range of special educational needs and associated challenging behaviours. The school has a deep focus on addressing the educational, social and therapeutic needs of students, focusing on individual happiness and well-being where students can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. A fantastic opportunity for an Aspiring Psychologist.

This Aspiring Child / Educational Psychologist role is an amazing opportunity for Psychology Graduates. The role will give you hands-on experience working with vulnerable children; and through building strong, robust relationships, you will increase the engagement, attainment and life chances of children.

You will be working in a creative and energetic team, alongside teachers and specialist staff to support students with special educational needs, associated challenges and traumas. Many of the children face various barriers in life and are more 'at risk' of negative outcomes. You will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life.

Person Specification for Aspiring Child / Educational Psychologist:

• Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
• Approachable, and able to build robust and effective relationships with students
• Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
• High levels of empathy, caring, compassionate, and a good listener
• Motivated and enthusiastic, with a professional approach to work

**Start date ASAP / September 2024
**Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
**£80-£90 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only
**No previous experience is required
**You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence at Academics Ltd, if interested in the Aspiring Child / Educational Psychologist - Graduate - role:

Aspiring Child / Educational Psychologist - Graduate