Aspiring Clinical Psychologist

Posted 3 April by Academics
£80.00 - £85.00 per day
Leatherhead , Surrey
Contract, full-time
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Are you interested in supporting vulnerable and at-risk young people?

This LSA role will give you experience working with vulnerable students aged 4-19, increasing their engagement, attainment and life chances.

You will support students with special educational needs, and a range of associated social, emotional and mental health challenges and traumas. Some children / young people will have suffered adverse childhood experiences, and you will identify their risks and needs, escalating where necessary.

A common feature for many children and young people with complex needs is a history of marginalisation and disadvantage, trauma, dysfunctional family relationships, low educational attainment and stigmatisation. Subsequently they face many barriers in life and are more 'at risk' of negative outcomes. You will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and that they can succeed in life.

This is a challenging role and any previous experience in a relevant field would be advantageous, but is not essential. Training, support and CPD is required in order for you to perform your duties and to ensure safeguarding of all students.

Ideal for a Psychology, Sociology and Criminology graduates, this role will give you excellent practical experience with SEN students in a relevant field, before you take your next step.

Personal Qualities

  • Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential
  • Able to build confidence and motivation
  • Able to build robust and effective relationships with students
  • Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
  • Caring, compassionate, and a good listener

**Start date ASAP, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you

**Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided

**£80-£85 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 16:30, PAYE, term time only

**No previous experience is required

**GCSE in English and Maths

**If you have a Psychology / Criminology / Social Science degree, it's an excellent use of your degree

**You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Required skills

  • "CHILD" OR "PSYCHOLOGIST" OR "GRADUATE" OR "JOB" OR "PSYCHOLOGY" OR "CLINICAL" OR "EDUCATIONAL" OR "AUTISM" OR "SPECIAL NEEDS" OR "CRIMINOLOGY" OR "TH

Application questions

Do you have experience working with children?
Do you have a relevant degree or qualification?
Are you available to start work ASAP or in September 2024?
Do you have your own transport?
Are you able to travel to Leatherhead?

Reference: 52413678

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