Aspiring Educational Psychologist

Psychology Graduate - Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Education and Training - Haywards Heath If you are sincere about your career within Special Educational Needs (SEN) Cognitive, Advocacy and Mental Health, we want to hear from you! Job Title: Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Special Educational Needs Learning Support Assistant Location: Haywards Heath Contract Type: Long Term Contract, 5 days a week, 8:30 - 15:30 This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual with previous SEN experience OR a Graduate with a keen interest in this area of work. It is the perfect position for someone in search of hands-on experience working with social, emotional mental health needs. The SEN LSA opportunity in Haywards Heath is focused on raising attainment with children aged 4-11. As a LSA, you will be working in classes of 5-8 students, with a staff to student ratio of 1:1 for some students. Great experience for an Aspiring Educational Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist, and gives you excellent grounding across several areas in social, advocacy, mental health, and special educational needs. This school offers restorative, therapeutic approaches to education and behaviour management. Please be advised that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. Skills & Requirements Assisting students academically and pastorally Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students Able to encourage the development of social skills and support students' individual needs Attend staff meetings and complete CPD Follow safeguarding procedures Personal Qualities Passionate about helping children to achieve their full potential Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students Resilience Caring, compassionate, and a good listener What is Involved? Assisting students academically and pastorally Working 1:1 or in a small group Encouraging the development of appropriate social skills To ensure accurate individual student records are maintained Participating in team meetings and training programmes as an active member of a team Requirements: An Undergraduate Degree (preferable) and/or previous SEN experience, ideal for Psychology Graduates/Aspiring Educational Psychologist Education in English and Maths, Grade 5 / C and above (desired) Knowledge, keen interest or understanding of the range of different types of learning and behavioural needs (SEMH, PRU, Cognitive Behaviours) If you are an Aspiring Educational Psychologist in Haywards Heath, please apply now or contact Callum Pilgrim at Academics Ltd: 01483 362 393 TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-10-07