Graduate Aspiring Educational Psychologist (Term‑time, Day Rate)

About the role

This graduate position supports children with severe learning difficulties and challenging behaviours in a specialist school near Dorking. Working alongside a multidisciplinary therapy team, you will gain hands‑on experience in educational psychology within a term‑time, day‑rate contract.

Key responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small‑group support to pupils, planning activities that match individual abilities.
• Encourage development of social skills and deliver academic and pastoral assistance.
• Collaborate closely with speech, occupational and physiotherapy staff to integrate therapeutic approaches across the curriculum.
• Maintain effective communication with teachers, parents and external professionals.

Required profile

• Passionate about helping children reach their full potential.
• Ability to build confidence, motivation and robust relationships with students.
• Calm and resilient in stressful or conflict‑filled situations.
• Compassionate, good listener with strong interpersonal skills.
• Legal right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship).

Required skills

What we offer

• £93‑£110 per day, Monday‑Friday, term‑time only.
• Excellent on‑site training, continuous professional development and CPD.
• Supportive, creative team environment within a specialist SEN school.