At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with additional needs in a nurturing school environment.
- Company: EdEx – Education Recruitment, dedicated to placing graduates in impactful roles.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, receive training, and work alongside experienced professionals.
- Other info: Full-time role with outstanding training opportunities in a supportive school.
- Why this job: Perfect stepping stone for aspiring psychologists and therapists looking to make a difference.
- Qualifications: Graduate in a relatable degree with strong academic background and experience with children.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 29000 £ per year.
Are you a graduate looking to gain further experience supporting children / young people with additional needs (SEN), ahead of your masters, PHD or Assistant Psychologist roles with the NHS? If so, EdEx – Education Recruitment may have the perfect role for you!
EdEx are looking to find x3 Aspiring Psychologists / Therapists - Primary School, who will specialise in supporting students with SEN in a school based in Ealing. EdEx have placed over 500 graduates into school-based roles in the last 2 years, the majority of these graduates are Psychology, Criminology, Sociology or Creative Based graduates, who then go onto an array of careers including: Psychologists, Therapists, Counsellors, Mental Health Workers, Play / Art Therapy.
We are now looking for graduates with similar aspirations to work as Graduate Teaching Assistants / Aspiring Psychologists / Therapists - Primary School. These roles are perfect for you to gain the experience needed for your MA’s, MSc’s or PHD’s, or even Assistant Psychologist roles within the NHS.
Graduates will have the opportunity to work alongside truly world-class CAMHS Link Workers, Mental Health Professionals, Special Assistant Needs Co-Ordinator (SENCO) and Specialist on-site teachers, all of which have multiple years industry experience!
What will you do day to day?
- Supervising and supporting identified children with SEN / Additional Needs in 1:1, group or whole class situations, ensuring their safety and access to learning in a purposeful and supportive learning environment.
- Assisting in supporting identified children’s progress and providing feedback on their achievements, progress and needs.
- Leading small group sessions and interventions as appropriate.
- Attending to children’s personal needs where required.
- Supporting with behaviour management – mild needs.
- Undertaking learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities to ensure achievement of learning goals.
- Assisting with the supervision of children out of lesson times, including playtimes and undertaking lunchtime duty.
- Provide a safe, comfortable and positive experience for children with additional needs, with support from the class teacher and school staff.
What are we looking for?
- A graduate in any relatable degree – with a 1:1 or 2:1 classification.
- Strong academics through A-Level / BTEC’s and GCSEs.
- Previous experience supporting children; if this is in a school based setting PERFECT. This can also include: Tutoring, Babysitting, Summer Camps, Support Work, Voluntary SEN Work and anything else children related!
- A hard-working nature, friendly, confident – a willingness to learn and really develop your career in a fantastic, nurturing school.
Further details on the role and school:
- September Start – Long Term – Full Time (5 days per week, Mon-Fri).
- Working school hours, typically 8:30am – 4:00pm.
- Outstanding OFSTED Graded School.
- Located in the London Borough of Ealing.
- Fantastic SEN Provisions and SEN Training Opportunities.
If these Aspiring Psychologists / Therapists - Primary School vacancies sound like something that could benefit your long-term career plans, then apply today, via the job board / website you’ve seen it on. Ideally with your updated CV attached. Your personal consultant (Joe) will then be in touch from EdEx to discuss the role in more detail, if you’re shortlisted for the role. Contact is typically made within 24 hours if shortlisted. We look forward to receiving your application and good luck!
