Aspiring Psychologist
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Job Summary
Job Description
Work Placement Opportunity for an Aspiring Psychologist
Role: Aspiring Psychologist
Location: Feltham Hounslow
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: c.25000 pro rata
We are seeking an enthusiastic creative and dedicated Aspiring Psychologist to join a supportive specialist school community in West London. This is an ideal opportunity for an Aspiring Psychologist who is passionate about supporting children bringing energy to the classroom and helping pupils thrive academically socially and emotionally.
About the Aspiring Psychologist Role
As an Aspiring Psychologist you will work as a Teaching Assistant in a specialist primary school for children with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties including autism. The Aspiring Psychologist will collaborate with teachers and therapists to support communication behaviour and individual learning needs creating a nurturing stimulating environment.
Aspiring Psychologist - Key Responsibilities
- Support individual pupils and small groups to access the curriculum.
- Assist with therapeutic activities and behaviour-support strategies.
- Foster a positive joyful atmosphere where pupils feel safe and valued.
- Contribute creative ideas to classroom activities sensory projects and school events.
Aspiring Psychologist Specification
- Warm approachable and able to build strong rapport with children.
- Enthusiastic motivational and confident in encouraging pupil engagement.
- Creative and imaginative enhancing learning through engaging activities.
Professional Development
This Aspiring Psychologist role offers:
- A welcoming supportive staff team.
- Training alongside Educational Psychologists Speech & Language Therapists and Therapeutic Practitioners.
- Opportunities to contribute to school enrichment events and creative projects.
Applying for the Aspiring Psychologist placement
The Aspiring Psychologist role is perfect for those in a gap year before studying a specialised masters or for post-masters graduates seeking experience working with children in formal educational settings.
To apply please send your CV and a short covering statement to Ben at Ribbons & Reeves. Early applications are encouraged.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Presentation Skills
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Data Collection
- Intake Experience
- Primary Care Experience
- Autism Experience
- Research Experience
- Mental Health Counseling
- Psychotherapy
- PTSD Care
- Addiction Counseling
