Aspiring Clinical Psychologist - Autism

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; Full time

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Class Assistant - Aspiring Clinical/Educational Psychologist - SEN – Woking

The School: This school is known to be one of the best SEN schools in Surrey. They provide a safe learning environment for children with complex learning, social, and communication difficulties, which may include physical disabilities. The school also provides therapies such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy, music, speech, and language therapies where these are part of a young person’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The team works closely with therapists to ensure the physical and emotional support of the children. The school has excellent facilities and on-site equipment including a therapy pool and sensory rooms, and uses I-Gaze technology. There is excellent on-site training and support, helping with progression to become senior support assistants, teachers, therapy assistants, etc.

The Role: This role is to work with secondary-aged pupils, and it’s an exciting time to join as they are moving into a brand new state-of-the-art building in October this year.

The Children: Children have various special needs including Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties, and Physical Disabilities, where some children will be non-verbal or require a degree of personal care.

What is involved:

1. Providing assistance and support for children before, during, and after lessons.
2. Assisting children to understand and participate in tasks in an appropriate way.
3. Encouraging the development of appropriate social skills.
4. Ensuring individual student records are maintained.
5. Helping to build confidence and motivation.
6. Participating in team meetings and training programmes as an active member of a team.
7. Working with managers and employees to support the developing culture of the organisation.
8. Following regulations pertaining to safeguarding.
9. Where required, supporting individual needs including assisting with a wide range of medical and occasionally personal care tasks as necessary and providing physical support where needed (training will be provided in giving medical care and support).

Summary:

• Clinical Psychology - Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Care.
• £85 to £100 daily rate (9am-3.30pm: 5-day week).
• Temp-to-perm contracts.
• Perfect opportunity for a psychology graduate - brand new state-of-the-art building.
• Special needs school - Autism, challenging behaviour, personal care.
• Full-time and part-time roles, flexible working hours, and short and long-term contracts.
• February 25 starts – 1 year contract.
• Apply via this advert or call Ben Mason on 01483 362393 for more details.