Aspiring Educational Psychologist

Term Time Teachers Ltd; Crowborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in East Sussex is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support children with severe learning difficulties. The role involves working closely with students to foster their academic and social skills. Candidates should be passionate, compassionate, and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Regular training is provided to ensure students' well-being. This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday, with a salary ranging from £90 to £105 per day based on experience.

Benefits

Excellent on-site training

Support and CPD provided

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with special needs is desirable but not essential.
• Passionate about helping children achieve their full potential.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Support children with severe learning difficulties.
• Plan learning activities suitable for pupil ability.
• Encourage development of social skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work with children

Planning learning activities

Ability to build relationships

Job description

Overview

Are you motivated by supporting and helping others?

Term Time Teachers are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support children with severe learning difficulties and associated challenging behaviours. You will be joining a friendly, energetic and creative team.

About the school

This is a specialist SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) school based in Crowborough, East Sussex, providing tailored education and support for pupils and students aged 4-19. The Academy caters for a wide range of needs, including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), with provision across primary, secondary and sixth form phases.

The school values a nurturing and inclusive environment where every learner is supported to develop independence, confidence and a love of learning. The Academy benefits from regular professional support from speech and language, occupational and physio-therapies, as well as specialist nursing input, to ensure pupils\' holistic development and wellbeing.

Professional Skills & Requirements

• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
• Able to plan learning activities to suit pupil ability with support from a teacher
• Able to encourage the development of social skills and support students\' individual needs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to provide academic and pastoral support
• Experience working with young people with special needs is desirable but not essential

Personal Qualities

• Passionate about helping children to achieve their full potential
• Able to build confidence and motivation
• Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students
• Ability to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
• 5 days a week (Mon-Fri) & £90-£105 per day - dependant on skills and experience
• Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of students
• 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.