Aspiring Child Counsellor

Academics; Dorking; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Dorking, Surrey, seeks an Aspiring Child Counsellor/SEN Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with SEN and SEMH. The role involves 1:1 and small group support, assisting teachers, and promoting pupil development. September or ASAP start, on-site, term-time only, £93–£105 per day, PAYE.

DBS/UK work eligibility required. Ideal for graduates in Psychology, Criminology or Social Science seeking practical SEN experience.

Qualifications

• 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN
• Assist the class teacher with the learning experience
• Support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development
• DBS check and right to work in the UK may be required

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN
• Assist the class teacher with the learning experience
• Support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development
• Work closely with teaching staff and SEN professionals

Skills

Pupil support

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Resilience under stress

Education

Degree in Psychology / Criminology / Social Science

Job description

Aspiring Child Counsellor

Dorking - Surrey - Aspiring Child Counsellor - Learning Support Assistant - SEN - SEMH - Autism - Education and Training - Graduate

Are you passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs?

A specialist built school based in Dorking is looking for a dedicated Aspiring Child Counsellor/SEN Learning Support Assistant (SEN LSA) to join the team now! You will support students with special educational needs (SEN), and a range of associated social, emotional and mental health challenges (SEMH).

This Aspiring Child Counsellor/SEN LSA role is ideal for a Psychology, Sociology and Criminology graduates. You will gain excellent practical experience with SEN/SEMH pupils in a relevant field, before you take your next step. The role will give you experience working with vulnerable pupils, increasing their engagement, attainment and life chances.

These children and young people face multiple barriers in their day-to-day life, including trauma, marginalisation and disadvantage, low educational achievement and social stigma. With this Aspiring Child Counsellor/SEN LSA role based in Dorking, you will be an essential part of the pupils school life as with your consistency, you will provide them with invaluable help so they learn as much as they can, progress as far as they can and accomplish as much as they.

Person Specification

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN
• Assist the class teacher with the learning experience
• Support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development
• Work closely with teaching staff and SEN professionals
• Experience working with children, young people, or individuals with SEN (desirable but not essential)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effective
• Approachable, and able to build robust and effective relationships with pupils
• Can remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
• Able to commute to Dorking

September or ASAP start, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you
Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
93- 105 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only
No previous experience is required
If you have a Psychology / Criminology / Social Science degree, it's an excellent use of your degree
You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.