Assistant Psychologist

Assistant Psychologist

We are looking for passionate Psychology graduates who want to begin working and training as an Assistant Psychologist. You will be supporting one of our schools in West Sussex by helping children and young people with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs). This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates who want to move into a career in SEND Education.

About the role:

This role will be supported by clinical supervision in line with regulatory control. The focus of this role will be to inform/improve attendance and engagement at school and feed into the planning of the wider whole school SEND strategy.

It’s a fantastic opportunity for psychology graduates to utilise their knowledge and we can match you to your ideal role based on your favourite modules - whether that be related to social work, mental health, counselling or therapy.

This role is a peripatetic role - meaning you will be based across the schools multiple sites in West Sussex and possibly in some mainstream environments. Therefore, the ideal candidate will have to be a driver with access to their own vehicle. Your base will either be their Lancing or Burgess Hill sites and this will be dependent on whichever site is closest to your home address.

The role will be a fixed term contract for a year - with the view to extend.

About you:

• Be passionate about supporting the development of children and young adults

• Have a University degree in Psychology or relevant degree from within the last 2 years

• Be personable, kind and empathetic

• Be versatile, willing to learn and develop your skills

• Be confident, and have a strong sense of behaviour management

• Have some experience with children, or be passionate about doing so

• Driver - essential!

How to apply

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally-recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 5 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role.

All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance provided.

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