Aspiring Psychologist - Therapy Support - Wantage

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is looking for a Therapy Support Assistant in Wantage. The role involves assisting children with Autism and offering a supportive learning environment. Ideal candidates will be patient, compassionate, and proactive. Training in Applied Behaviour Analysis will be provided. Full-time position, paying £85 - £95 per day with an immediate start.

Benefits

Training provided

Qualifications

• Some experience working with vulnerable children or children with additional needs.
• Ability to facilitate a fun and engaging learning environment.
• Willingness to learn about Applied Behaviour Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist and educate children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Adapt to personalized and tailored educational plans of the children.

Skills

Experience working with children

Patience

Compassion

Proactivity

Initiative

Job description

Overview

Aspiring Psychologist - Therapy Support - Wantage

Are you looking for a role where you can make meaningful contributions and impact the lives of vulnerable students in a positive way?

An amazing opportunity has recently become available for a Therapy Assistant to join a lovely school in the heart of Wantage. If the following sounds like something you would be interested in, please apply now!

About the School

The school hiring a Therapy Support Assistant: The opportunity for an Therapy Support Assistant has risen up in a Specialist school in Maidenhead, close to very good travel links. This is a school that is highly regarded in their area and they have a proven track record of going above and beyond for their students. Inclusive education is at the heart of everything they do!

The main focus at this school is assisting and education children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder as their primary diagnosis. This is an admirable school who base all their foundations on Applied Behaviour Analysis – an evidence based therapy.

Ideal Candidate

The successful Therapy Assistant will have some experience working with children. Experience working with vulnerable children or children who have additional needs will be advantageous. The successful candidate will be patient and keen to make a difference in these children’s lives. You will be resilient and compassionate and be able to facilitate a fun and engaging learning environment for the students.

It is essential that you will be proactive and be able to take initiative, as many of the children in this school have personalised and tailored educational plans and you will need to change your approach to match the needs of the child who you will be directly supporting.

No need to worry if you do not have any ABA experience – the school offer training on Applied Behaviour Analysis. An excellent opportunity for those individuals who are aspiring Behavioural therapists or ABA Tutors.

Role Details

Important information regarding the role as a Therapy Support Assistant:

• Therapy Support Assistant
• Wantage
• Training provided
• Pay: £85 - £95 per day
• Full time
• ASAP start

Application

Therapy Support Assistant – ASAP Start – Wantage - Full Time