Aspiring educational psychologist

Term Time Teachers; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Term Time Teachers is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant in Tunbridge Wells to support children aged 3-19 with severe learning difficulties and related needs. You will work 1:1 and in small groups, plan activities with a teacher, foster social development and provide academic and pastoral support, with on-site training and CPD.

Applicants must have right to work in the UK; Enhanced DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special needs is desirable.
• Ability to support learning in small groups and 1:1.
• Ability to follow teacher instructions and adapt activities.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Severe Learning Difficulties in 1:1 and small-group settings.
• Help plan and deliver learning activities with classroom staff.
• Encourage social skills and monitor progress.
• Provide academic and pastoral support and maintain safeguarding.

Skills

1:1 support

Group support

Plan learning activities

Interpersonal skills

Pastoral support

Communication skills

Job description

Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Kent

Kent - Educational Psychologist - Education - Psychology - Learning Support Assistant - Special Needs

Are you motivated by supporting and helping others?

At term time teachers, we are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support children with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and associated challenging behaviours. You will be joining a friendly, energetic and creative team!

The school:

This school is located in Tunbridge Wells and caters for children aged 3-19 with a wide range of additional needs. Children may have additional sensory impairments, physical difficulties or challenging behaviour.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will have the opportunity to 'get your foot in the door' and work closely with the therapists, enabling you to expand your knowledge, skillset, and gain relevant practical experience, which is invaluable for you, as an aspiring Educational Therapist. Also, an ideal opportunity for aspiring Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists and Speech and Language Therapists

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-£100 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 Term Time Teachers will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB)