Aspiring Educational Psychologist – SEN Support Assistant

About the role

This position offers psychology graduates the chance to work directly with children and young people in a specialist SEN setting. You will act as an Aspiring Educational Psychologist and SEN Learning Support Assistant, gaining hands‑on experience supporting pupils with autism, SEMH and other additional needs.

Key responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with SEN.
• Assist pupils in regulating emotions, behaviour and engagement with learning.
• Support the implementation of personalised learning and behaviour strategies.
• Observe, record and report on pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Help maintain a safe, structured and supportive classroom environment.

Required profile

• A degree in Psychology.
• Strong interest in mental health, child development and behaviour.
• Patient, resilient and empathetic approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to commute to Chichester.

Required skills

• Effective verbal communication.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with young people.
• Basic observation and reporting techniques.

What we offer

• Day rate of £93‑£105 (term‑time only).
• Monday‑Friday, 08:30‑15:30 schedule.
• On‑site training, CPD and exposure to multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in a specialist SEN/SEMH environment to boost future career prospects.