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Graduate Aspiring Child Psychologist

Academics Ltd.

United Kingdom

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GBP 40,000 - 60,000

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Graduate Aspiring Child Psychologist who is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment focused on trauma, mental health, and special educational needs. You will play a vital role in helping students achieve their full potential while developing essential skills in communication and relationship-building. If you are compassionate, resilient, and eager to contribute to the well-being of young learners, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that values positive reinforcement and restorative practices in education.

Qualifications

  • Graduate with a passion for child psychology and mental health.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Support students academically and emotionally in a primary school setting.
  • Work 1:1 and in small groups to foster social skills and individual needs.

Skills

Supporting students academically and pastorally

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Encouraging social skills development

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Education

Graduate in Psychology or related field

Job description

Graduate - Aspiring Child Psychologist

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

If you are a Graduate Aspiring Child Psychologist, looking to gain hands-on experience, and are sincere about your career within Trauma, Advocacy, Mental Health and Special Educational Needs (SEN), we want to hear from you!

This Surrey-based Primary school for children aged 4-11 offers restorative and therapeutic approaches to education and behaviour management, focusing on raising attainment and engagement, whilst building essential life skills, preparing them for the ‘real world’. The school has a very focused, caring, and restorative approach, focusing on positive reinforcement. As an Aspiring Child Psychologist, this role will provide you with excellent grounding across several areas: development, behaviour, emotions, and social, emotional and mental health needs.

Skills & Requirements for the Graduate - Aspiring Child Psychologist role:
  1. Supporting students academically and pastorally
  2. Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
  3. Able to encourage the development of social skills and support students’ individual needs
  4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  5. Attend staff meetings and complete CPD
  6. Follow safeguarding procedures
Personal Qualities for the Graduate - Aspiring Child Psychologist role:
  1. Passionate about helping children to achieve their full potential
  2. Able to build confidence and motivation
  3. Ability to build strong, robust and effective relationships with students
  4. Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
  5. Resilient and tenacious

Please be advised that this role requires knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Apply now or contact Abbie Cuthbert at Academics Ltd if you are interested in this Graduate Aspiring Child Psychologist role:

01483 361 601
Abbie.Cuthbert@academicsltd.co.uk

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