Aspiring Child Counsellor

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

Job summary

Academics is recruiting an Aspiring Child Counsellor/SEN TA for a specialist school in Esher (Surrey). You will support pupils aged 7-17 with SEMH/MLD/ASD, deliver 1:1 and small group support, and follow safeguarding guidelines in a busy classroom.

Work is Monday to Friday, 08:30-15:30, term-time only, £93-£105 per day. Right to work in the UK is required, and enhanced DBS/ DBS checks may be requested by the client.

Qualifications

• Support pupils with SEMH/MLD/ASD needs in a classroom setting.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils and carers.
• Comply with safeguarding guidelines and CPD requirements.
• Attend staff meetings and contribute to team plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher with learning activities.
• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils.
• Help manage behaviour and support inclusion.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate with parents as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Active listening

Job description

Aspiring Child Counsellor

Esher - Surrey - Education - SEN - SEMH - MLD - Aspiring Child Counsellor - Teaching Assistant - £93-105

Are you wanting to make a difference for children and young people with Special Needs?

This specialist primary and secondary school in Esher is looking for compassionate and dedicated Aspiring Child Counsellor/Special Needs Teaching Assistant's (SEN TA) to join the team. The school supports children and young people aged 7-17 (Years 3-12) who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and/or Autism Spectrum conditions. These pupils may have experienced disrupted education, school refusal, anxiety or exclusion, find mainstream setting overwhelming, need small groups, high adult consistency and trusted relationships to succeed.

Job role and responsibilities for a Aspiring Child Counsellor/SEN TA:

• Assist the class teacher with the learning experience
• Provide dedicated support to pupils with learning, physical, sensory, or behavioural challenges
• Ability to build trusted and effective relationships with the pupils
• Willing to do 1:1 and small group support and work with pupils
• Follow the safeguarding guidelines and implement them in the classroom
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Be a good listener with a compassionate and caring approach
• Needs to attend staff meetings and complete relevant CPD
• Able to commute to Esher

• Start date September, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you
• Fantastic on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all pupils
• Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only
• £93-£105 per day
• You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship
• Candidates registering with Academics 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