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 Worthing. We are working with a SEN school in Worthing 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 Worthing 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 Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN Support emotional regulation, behaviour, and engagement Assist with personalised learning and behaviour strategies Observe and report on pupil progress and wellbeing Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils Help maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment What We're Looking For A degree in Psychology A strong interest in mental health, behaviour, and child development A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Experience with children or vulnerable individuals (desirable but not essential) Able to commute to Worthing What You'll Gain First-hand experience in a specialist SEN/SEMH setting Exposure to behaviour management and therapeutic approaches Experience working alongside a multidisciplinary team A strong foundation for careers in psychology or mental health Ongoing training and development opportunities Start date ASAP or 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 Candidates registering with Academics will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate Apply now or contact Maddy Thatcher at Academics if interested in the Aspiring Educational Psychologist/SEN LSA role in Worthing: l