Aspiring Phycologist

Aspiring Phycologist Aspiring Psychologist – Graduate Opportunity (Woking) Hours: Monday–Friday | 08:30–15:30 | Term time only Start Date: Flexible | Trial days available Experience: No previous experience required Are you passionate about supporting children to achieve the best possible outcomes? Is Woking a convenient location for you? If you’re a Psychology Graduate looking to take your first steps into a meaningful and impactful career, this could be the perfect opportunity. About the School We are working with a warm, nurturing specialist school in Woking, dedicated to supporting children with a wide range of special educational needs and associated challenging behaviours. The school takes a holistic and therapeutic approach, focusing on each child’s educational, social, and emotional development. Their mission is to create an environment where students feel safe, valued, and empowered to thrive academically and personally—a truly exceptional setting for any Aspiring Psychologist. About the Role This trainee-style position offers invaluable, hands-on experience working with vulnerable children and young people. Through building strong, trusting relationships, you will play a vital role in boosting engagement, self-esteem, and long-term life chances. You will be part of a creative, energetic, and supportive team—including teachers, therapists, and specialist staff—helping students overcome barriers related to trauma, additional needs, and adverse experiences. Your consistency and encouragement will help them develop confidence, resilience, and a sense of security. What You’ll Be Doing Providing tailored support to students with diverse special educational needs Building positive, meaningful relationships to promote emotional regulation and engagement Supporting academic, social, and therapeutic development Working collaboratively with staff to create a calm, safe and nurturing environment Acting as a role model, helping students believe in themselves and their potential Person Specification – Aspiring Psychologist We are looking for someone who is: • Passionate about supporting children and young people • Warm, empathetic, and an excellent listener • Confident in building trusting, robust relationships • Calm, resilient, and able to handle challenging situations with professionalism • Motivated, enthusiastic, and reflective • A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills • Able to commute to Woking reliably What We Offer • High-quality on-site training, support, and CPD • A nurturing environment where you can grow professionally • A chance to gain essential experience for careers in Psychology, Education, Youth Work, Mental Health, or Therapy • A role that allows you to make a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable children Benefits to YOU: Excellent rates of pay Speedy registration process & fast track compliance. Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule. 5-Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook Exclusive school & trust partnerships. Access to our FREE Perks Portal, where you’ll find exclusive access to a range of discounts – our very own version of the Blue Light Card Follow your progress pathway with access to 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers. FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, featuring CPD courses and health & fitness modules School Preparation Pack – be ready for your school placements 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone. Our Unbottled division brings lived-experience speakers into schools to cover stigmatised topics such as mental health, discrimination, and exploitation. We’re located across England & North Wales with a network of 9 offices Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency If you’re ready to begin your journey as an Aspiring Psychologist and want to build meaningful experience in a therapeutic school setting, we’d love to hear from you.