Graduate - Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Guildford

Job description

Graduate - Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Farnham - Education and Training - Special Needs - SEN - Psychology

Are you motivated by supporting and helping others?

We are seeking a dedicated Aspiring Educational Psychologist to support children with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and associated challenging behaviours. Join a friendly, energetic, and creative team within a specialist school near Farnham!

The School:

This school, located near Farnham, caters to children aged 3-19 with learning difficulties. Some children may also have additional sensory impairments, physical difficulties, or challenging behaviour.

The school features a Therapy Department staffed by qualified Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Physiotherapists. Therapists work across the school with dedicated clinic rooms for individual sessions. The therapy approach is a blended model delivered throughout the curriculum, with close collaboration with teaching staff and parents.

As an Aspiring Educational Psychologist, you will have the opportunity to gain practical experience by working closely with therapists, expanding your knowledge and skills—an excellent stepping stone for aspiring Educational Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, and Speech and Language Therapists.

Professional Skills & Requirements:

Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students

Ability to plan learning activities tailored to pupil ability with support from teachers

Encourage social skill development and support students' individual needs

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Provide academic and pastoral support

Experience working with young people with special needs is desirable but not essential

Personal Qualities:

Passionate about helping children achieve their full potential

Ability to build confidence and motivation

Ability to establish effective relationships with students

Remain calm and resilient in stressful or conflict situations

Caring, compassionate, and a good listener

Additional Details:

Position: 5 days a week (Mon-Fri)

Salary: £89 - £100 per day

On-site education, training, support, and CPD provided to ensure safeguarding

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (no Visa sponsorship available)

Must be able to travel to Guildford

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-03-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English