Aspiring Child Counsellor

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training

CPD support

Job summary

Academics are seeking an Aspiring Child Counsellor/SEN Learning Support Assistant for a specialist school in Woking, Surrey. You will support pupils with SEN and SEMH, initially ideal for graduates in Psychology, Sociology or Criminology, gaining practical experience while helping pupils engage and progress.

The role involves 1:1 and small group support, close collaboration with teachers and SEN professionals, and on-site training.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or individuals with SEN is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to commute to Woking.

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

SEN support

1:1 support

Group support

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Psychology / Sociology / Criminology degree

Job description

Aspiring Child Counsellor

Woking - 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 Woking 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 Woking, 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 effectively
• 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 Woking

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