Graduate Aspiring Child Psychologist in Camberley)

Graduate Aspiring Child Psychologist - Camberley - Education and Training - Mental Health - SEN - Psychology - Criminology - Sociology - Graduate

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable children and young people?

This Graduate Aspiring Child Psychologist role near Camberley will give you experience working with vulnerable students aged 4-19, increasing their engagement, attainment and life chances.

As a Graduate Aspiring Child Psychologist, you will support students with special educational needs, and a range of associated social, emotional and mental health challenges and traumas. Some children and young people will have suffered adverse childhood experiences, and you will identify their risks and needs, escalating where necessary.

A common feature for many children and young people with complex needs is a history of marginalisation and disadvantage, trauma, dysfunctional family relationships, low educational attainment and stigmatisation. Subsequently, they face many 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 that they can succeed in life. This Camberley-based school has on-site parking.

The Graduate Aspiring Child Psychologist is a challenging role and any previous experience in a relevant field would be advantageous, but is not essential. Training, support, and CPD is provided to ensure you can perform your duties and safeguard all students.

Ideal for Psychology, Sociology, and Criminology graduates, this role will give you excellent practical experience with SEN students in a relevant field, before you take your next step.

Personal Qualities

1. Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential
2. Able to build confidence and motivation
3. Able to build robust and effective relationships with students
4. Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
5. Caring, compassionate, and a good listener

Start date: ASAP

Training: Excellent on-site education and training, support and CPD is provided

Salary: £80-£100 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 16:30, term time only

Location: Must be able to travel to Camberley and surrounding areas

Experience: No previous experience is required

Qualifications: If you have a Psychology / Criminology / Social Science degree, it's an excellent use of your degree

Eligibility: You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship