Aspiring Child Psychologist

  • Job Reference: 1312768480-2
  • Date Posted: 3 May 2024
  • Recruiter: Academics Ltd
  • Location: Heathfield, Sussex
  • Salary: On Application
  • Sector: Education
  • Job Type: Contract

Job Description

A new school which is purpose built for children with social, emotional and mental health challenges aged 4-16 is welcoming applications from resilient and empathetic hard-workers for their Aspiring Child Psychologist role.

Key benefits of the role:

  • Excellent for career progression into care, psychology or teaching
  • Lots of training available in behaviour management, communication strategies and emergency aid
  • Term-time only which means lots of holiday!
  • Permanent employment opportunities available
  • Secured work 5 days per week

What can you expect to do on a daily basis?

  • Work alongside teachers, therapists and other support staff
  • Ensure that equipment and facilities are safe for the children to use
  • Preparation of activities and tidying away after
  • Developing an understanding with a child to maintain an optimal learning environment
  • Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and accurately

What is required of you?

  • A genuine desire to work with children with special education needs
  • A caring, compassionate and resilient nature
  • A 'can-do' attitude but also being pro-active rather than always waiting for direction
  • You will require a DBS check (which we can support you with)
  • You must not be barred from working with children
  • You will have grades A -C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)