Location: Chaldon, Surrey
Salary: £24,139 - £25,819 (Actual) + £1,000 Welcome Bonus
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only (40 Hours/Week)
Turn Your Degree into Impact
Are you a Psychology graduate looking for high-quality, "front-line" experience to bolster your portfolio for a Master's, Doctorate, or ClinPsyD? Our brand-new specialist secondary school in Chaldon (opened September 2025) offers a unique clinical environment. This isn't just "classroom help"-it is an opportunity to apply psychological principles in a real-world setting, supporting students aged 11-16 with complex neurodivergent profiles, including Autism, sensory processing needs, and SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) challenges.
The Role: Behavioural & Developmental Support
As a member of our founding team, you will act as a bridge between education and therapy. You will work within a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), putting theory into practice every day.
Applied Behavioural Support: Utilise positive reinforcement and de-escalation strategies to help students regulate their emotions.
Neurodiversity Advocacy: Apply your understanding of social communication and sensory processing to adapt environments for individual student profiles.
Data & Observation: Assist in monitoring student progress, providing qualitative feedback that informs Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and therapeutic interventions.
Relational Approach: Build secure attachments with students, using trauma-informed practices to foster a safe learning environment.
Why this is the perfect "Bridge" Role
Clinical Exposure: Work alongside Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), and Educational Psychologists.
Professional Development: Gain certified training in specialised areas like Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC).
Founding Influence: As a brand-new school, you will be part of establishing the school's therapeutic culture from the ground up.
Work-Life Balance: The term-time-only schedule (39 weeks/year) provides ample time for further study, research, or application writing during school holidays.
What We Are Looking For
Educational Background: Experience working in schools with young people with Special Educational Needs. A degree in Psychology would be an advantage.
Analytical Mindset: An interest in understanding the "why" behind behaviour and the patience to implement long-term developmental strategies.
Resilience: The ability to remain calm and objective in challenging or high-arousal situations.
Ambition: Someone eager to learn more about the nuances of SEND education and therapeutic support.
Join the Founding Team
Take the first step toward your career in Educational or Clinical Psychology.
Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion regarding the role: Contact: Paul Hirchfield Phone: 01293 527416 Email: paul.hirchfield@randstadeducation.co.uk
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