Graduate Psychologist - SEN LSA in Hanwell
Posted by Pertemps Education Network
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Hanwell · Contract
Location: Hanwell
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time opportunities available
Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain valuable hands-on experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated Graduate Psychologist to join a supportive school environment as an SEN Teaching Assistant.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Psychology graduate who is passionate about child development, mental health and supporting young people with additional needs, and who is considering a future career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology or a related field.
The Role:
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional learning needs.
- Support children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH and communication difficulties.
- Help implement individual learning and behaviour support strategies.
- Support pupils with emotional regulation, social development and confidence building.
- Deliver targeted interventions to support learning and development.
- Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals to monitor pupil progress.
- Create a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.
- A degree in Psychology or a closely related subject.
- A genuine passion for working with children and young people.
- An interest in SEN, child development and educational psychology.
- Patient, empathetic and confident in building positive relationships.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Previous experience working with children or within an SEN setting would be advantageous but is not essential.
This is a fantastic stepping stone for a Psychology graduate looking to develop practical experience within education, gain an understanding of different learning needs and build valuable experience before pursuing further study or a career within psychology.
If you are a Psychology graduate who is keen to make a genuine difference to children's lives, we would love to hear from you!
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