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Psychology Graduate Position Reading

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Posted 2 days ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A full-time position is available for a recent Psychology Graduate to work as a Learning Support Assistant at an inclusive Specialist School in Reading.
  • The role involves providing social, emotional, and academic support to a small group of eight neurodivergent pupils facing various challenges, including mental health issues.
  • Candidates should be positive, caring, and nurturing individuals with a passion for helping others, as they will support students with autism, cognitive impairments, and other difficulties.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £80 to £90 per day, and it requires no prior experience, making it ideal for recent graduates.
  • This role offers opportunities for future training and career development in therapeutic and pastoral teams.

Are you a recent Psychology Graduate? Are you looking to build your experience supporting neurodivergent children facing mental health challenges? Are you looking for a full time role that is both rewarding and enriching?

An inclusive Specialist School for students with learning difficulties and mental health challenges are looking for a Graduate to join their team full-time starting as soon as next week. At this Special Needs School, you will play a vital role in providing all the students with social, emotional and academic support, and learn how to cater to each of their needs.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with a small group of eight pupils, helping them navigate behavioural, emotional, and learning challenges. Your role will involve fostering the development of their interpersonal and communication skills, while also supporting their growth in numeracy and literacy.

The pupils at this Reading School have a variety of additional needs including autism, cognitive impairments, learning difficulties, communication challenges and physical disabilities. Many of the pupils also face mental health challenges, such as anxiety and attachment issues. You therefore need to be a positive, caring and nurturing individual with a passion for helping others!

As a Psychology Graduate, this role will equip you with the skills and insights required to pursue a career as a Therapist, Psychologist or Counsellor in the future. You will have the opportunity to apply psychological theories and engage in restorative and therapeutic practices to support children. You will also have the opportunity for future training within the school, with the option to join the therapeutic and pastoral teams on site in the future.

  • Psychology Graduate Opportunity
  • Learning Support Assistant
  • Reading
  • Neurodiversity & Mental Health
  • £80 to £90 per day
  • Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:15pm

If you are interested in this position then apply today!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.