Aspiring Clinical Psychologist - SEN - Education

ACADEMICS; Woking; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading special needs school in Woking is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant. This role offers a unique opportunity to support children with autism and complex needs in a new state-of-the-art facility. Ideal for psychology graduates, it provides flexible working hours and the chance to make a meaningful impact on students' lives. Join a supportive team committed to fostering a safe and nurturing learning environment.

Qualifications

• Support children with social and communication difficulties.
• Assist with medical and personal care tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and support for children before, during, and after lessons.
• Encourage the development of appropriate social skills.
• Maintain individual student records.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

Psychology Degree

Job description

Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Aspiring Clinical Psychologist - Autism - Primary - Secondary - Woking

The School: SEN Teaching Assistant - Aspiring Clinical Psychologist - Autism - Primary - Secondary - Woking - Education and Training

This school is known to be one of the best SEN schools in Surrey. They provide a safe learning environment for children complex learning, social and communication difficulties, which may include physical disability. 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, sensory rooms and uses I-Gaze technology, and there is excellent on-site training and support, helping with progression to become senior support assistants, teachers, therapy assistants etc.

This role is to work with their 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.

What is involved: SEN Teaching Assistant - Aspiring Clinical Psychologist - Autism - Woking

• Providing assistance and support for children before, during and after lessons
• Assisting children to understand and participate in tasks in an appropriate way
• Encouraging the development of appropriate social skills
• Ensuring individual student records are maintained
• Helping to build confidence and motivation
• Participating in team meetings and training programmes as an active member of a team
• Working with managers and employees to support the developing culture of the organisation
• Following regulations pertaining to safeguarding
• 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: SEN Teaching Assistant - Aspiring Clinical Psychologist - Autism - Woking - Education and Training

• Education and Training - SEN Teaching Assistant - Aspiring Clinical Psychologist - Autism - Woking
• £89 to £105 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
• May 25 starts - 1 year contract
• Apply via this advert or call Judith Oakley on for more details.