Graduate Aspiring Educational Psychologist – Dorking

About the role

This graduate position offers an aspiring Educational Psychologist the chance to work within a specialist school supporting children aged 3‑19 with severe learning difficulties and challenging behaviours. You will join a multidisciplinary team that includes Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, gaining hands‑on experience in a blended therapeutic environment.

Key responsibilities

• Work one‑to‑one and in small groups with students to support their academic and social development.
• Plan and deliver learning activities tailored to individual pupil abilities, in collaboration with teachers.
• Assist the therapy department by integrating therapeutic strategies across the curriculum.
• Provide pastoral support and help build confidence and motivation in students.
• Maintain clear communication with teaching staff and parents regarding student progress.

Required profile

• Passionate about helping children achieve their full potential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Resilient and calm when faced with stressful or conflict situations.
• Willingness to work on‑site during term time, Monday‑Friday, 8:30‑15:30.
• Legal right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship).

Required skills

What we offer

• Day rate of £93‑£110, paid for each working day.
• Excellent on‑site training, continuous professional development and CPD support.
• Opportunity to gain practical experience valuable for future roles in educational psychology, occupational therapy, clinical psychology or speech and language therapy.