Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Academics : Job Details

Aspiring Educational Psychologist

This role is ideal if you have career aspirations in becoming an Educational Psychologist and, support the lives ofchildren in an educational and, early years settings; by improving the challenges that come with learning difficulties, social and emotional problems, disabilities and complex needs.

Would you like to make a difference in children's quality of life?

Are you keen to gain experience for children who have SEN, especially with complex needs?

A specialist school are actively looking for an enthusiastic Aspiring Educational Psychologist to assist with speech, language and, communication difficulties as well as, those with complex and, learning needs. This setting in Bexhill-On-Sea, caters for residential and, day pupils between the ages of 5 to 19. They are proud to say that they are a total communication enviroment. This ensures all students can make their wishes known and, staff with respond in the best communication style that suits them.

The main aim for this school is to provide the integrated support they need to encourage pupils to achieve their potential and, take their place in the community, confidently and, independtly.

Benefits of working as an Aspiring Educational Psychologist:

• Comprehensive Training and Development.
• Generous Holiday Allowance, work in term time only.
• Career Progression for your dream role.
• Proactive and, supportive SEND team with great resources.

Responsibilities of an Aspiring Educational Psychologist:

• Assist with 1:1 and, group interventions to improve communication through personalised methods to accomodate to each child's invidual needs.
• Encourage different ways to communicate and, learn specialist communication methods such as, Makaton, Sign Language, PECS and, TEACHH.
• Will work to significantly improve stutters, apraxia of speech, dysarthria, selective mutism and speech delay.
• Liaising with the class teacher, therapists and, support staff.
• Monitor and report on students' progress, adjusting support plans as necessary to meet their evolving needs.

Requirements of an Aspiring Educational Psychologist:

• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and, colleagues.
• Desire to work with children with special educational needs.
• Adaptable and pro-active approach.
• Patience, empathy, and, a positive attitude.

Interviews are commencing immediately, apply today to ensure you do NOT miss out!