Aspiring Educational Psychologist

Term Time Teachers; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant in Tunbridge Wells. The ideal candidate will support children with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and challenging behaviors. This role offers the chance to gain invaluable practical experience, with excellent on-site training and support. You will work 5 days a week, earning between £90-£100 per day, depending on skills and experience.

Benefits

Excellent on-site training

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping children to achieve their full potential.
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener.
• Ability to remain calm and resilient in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD).
• Plan learning activities to suit pupil ability with teacher support.
• Build confidence and motivation in students.

Skills

Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to encourage the development of social skills

Able to provide academic and pastoral support

Job description

Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Kent

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

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.

*Alternatively, if this job is not for you then please still get in touch with us on (phone number removed) for other roles or refer it to a friend who might be interested in this role!*.

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).