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Are you a Psychology graduate looking to kick-start your career in educational psychology? Are you passionate about supporting young people and keen to gain hands-on experience in a vibrant school setting? This is a fantastic opportunity for a Psychology graduate to join a welcoming and inclusive mainstream secondary school in Walthamstow, working closely with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Whether you're a recent Psychology graduate, or a graduate looking for your next step into a more specialised field, this role provides invaluable exposure to child development, behaviour management, and learning support. It's also ideal for any Psychology graduate exploring a future in teaching, child therapy, or clinical psychology.
The Role:
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Full-time, term-time position starting ASAP
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Working 1:1 and in small groups with students with SEN, including ASD, ADHD, and SEMH
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Supporting teaching staff in delivering inclusive learning strategies
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Implementing tailored interventions to aid emotional regulation and learning development
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Gaining experience with EHCPs, safeguarding procedures, and multi-agency collaboration
The School Offers:
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A warm, supportive, and forward-thinking environment
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Excellent SEN and pastoral support systems
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Mentoring from experienced SENCOs, Educational Psychologists, and teaching staff
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A real opportunity to make a difference in students' lives while building your own professional skills
Ideal Candidate:
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A degree in Psychology (or currently completing one)
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A genuine interest in SEN and child development
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Patience, empathy, and a proactive attitude
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Aspiring Educational Psychologists, Teachers, or Mental Health Practitioners encouraged to apply
If you're a passionate Psychology graduate ready to take your first steps into education and SEN support, we want to hear from you!
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
