Secondary Psychologist Assistant

About the role

Cambridge College Lima, an international school in Lima, Peru, is looking for a caring, proactive and organised Secondary Psychologist Assistant to support the Secondary School Psychology team. The post promotes students' emotional, social, behavioural and academic wellbeing, working under the guidance of the school psychologists and collaborating with teachers, students and families.

Key responsibilities

• Support the secondary school psychologists in monitoring students' emotional, social, behavioural and learning needs.
• Assist with implementing and following up on individual student support plans set by the Psychology team.
• Observe students in classrooms and school settings, record observations and share them with the supervising psychologist.
• Provide day-to-day support to students with social, emotional or behavioural difficulties, under supervision.
• Work with teachers, tutors and academic leaders on agreed interventions and positive behaviour.
• Help coordinate student meetings, family appointments and follow-up activities.
• Prepare materials and organise workshops on wellbeing, social skills and personal development.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of follow-up, meetings and agreed actions.
• Escalate wellbeing or safeguarding concerns to the appropriate professional following established protocols.
• Take part in school meetings and activities that support an inclusive environment.

Required profile

• Studies or training in Psychology, Educational Psychology or a closely related field.
• Interest in adolescent development, student wellbeing and school-based psychological support.
• Caring, empathetic, patient and respectful approach to secondary students.
• Sound judgement, discretion and commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding.

Required skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to work with teachers, psychologists, students and families.
• Good organisation and attention to detail when keeping records and coordinating follow-up.
• Ability to observe student needs, follow professional guidance and communicate concerns appropriately.
• Proactive, flexible and collaborative attitude.