Aspiring Educational Psychologist

Psychology Graduates - Start Your Career in SEN

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain hands-on experience as an Aspiring Educational Psychologist working with children and young people? This is a fantastic opportunity for a Psychology graduate to build meaningful experience in a specialist SEN setting in East Grinstead.

We are working with a SEN school in East Grinstead that caters for pupils with additional needs, including autism and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. This Aspiring Educational Psychologist role is ideal for a Psychology graduate considering a future career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, or Counselling.

The Role

As an Aspiring Educational Psychologist/ SEN Learning Support Assistant (SEN LSA), you will support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping them to access learning, regulate emotions, and develop key life skills. This position in East Grinstead is particularly well suited to a Psychology graduate who is keen to gain invaluable practical, first-hand experience as a Aspiring Educational Psychologist/SEN LSA.

Key Responsibilities

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• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN
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• Support emotional regulation, behaviour, and engagement
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• Assist with personalised learning and behaviour strategies
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• Observe and report on pupil progress and wellbeing
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• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
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• Help maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment
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What We're Looking For

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• A degree in Psychology
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• A strong interest in mental health, behaviour, and child development
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• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach
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• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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• Experience with children or vulnerable individuals (desirable but not essential)
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• Able to commute to East Grinstead
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What You'll Gain

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• First-hand experience in a specialist SEN/SEMH setting
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• Exposure to behaviour management and therapeutic approaches
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• Experience working alongside a multidisciplinary team
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• A strong foundation for careers in psychology or mental health
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• Ongoing training and development opportunities
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**Start date September, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you **Fantastic on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all pupils **Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only **£93-£105 per day **You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

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• Candidates registering with Academics will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate
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• Apply now or contact Maddy Thatcher at Academics if interested in the Aspiring Educational Psychologist/SEN LSA role in East Grinstead: l
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