Aspiring Social Worker

Academics; Camberley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking an Aspiring Social Worker/SEN TA for a specialist school in Camberley, Surrey. You will support children and young people with SEN and SEMH needs, working closely with teachers and therapists.

Start in September with on-site training and CPD opportunities. You will typically work 8:30–15:30, Monday to Friday, term-time only, and earn 93–105 GBP per day. You must have the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with students, staff and parents.
• Ability to support a range of needs including learning, physical, sensory or behavioural challenges.
• Willingness to engage in safeguarding and CPD.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher with the learning experience
• Provide dedicated support to pupils with learning, physical, sensory, or behavioural challenges
• Ability to build trusted and effective relationships with the pupils
• Willing to do 1:1 and small group support and work with pupils
• Follow the safeguarding guidelines and implement them in the classroom
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Be a good listener with a compassionate and caring approach
• Needs to attend staff meetings and complete relevant CPD
• Able to commute to Camberley

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Relationship building

Job description

Aspiring Social Worker

Camberley - Surrey - Education - SEN - SEMH - MLD - Aspiring Social Worker - SEN Teaching Assistant - 93-105

Are you wanting to make a difference for children and young people with Special Needs?

This specialist school in Camberley is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Aspiring Social Worker/Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join the team. The school supports children and young people with Special Needs, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Needs.

A SEN TA is a great way to kick start your career within the SEN sector. With this role in Camberley, you will have the chance to work closely aside and network with a range of professionals, such as, Therapists and Counsellors. This is an amazing opportunity to get your 'foot in the door', whilst gaining first-hand experience and expanding your knowledge and skillsets. If you are looking for career progression routes that include Social Worker, SEN Teacher, Speech and Language Therapists, and Occupational Therapy, and many more, then this job in Camberley is for you!

Job role and responsibilities for a Aspiring Social Worker/SEN TA:

• Assist the class teacher with the learning experience
• Provide dedicated support to pupils with learning, physical, sensory, or behavioural challenges
• Ability to build trusted and effective relationships with the pupils
• Willing to do 1:1 and small group support and work with pupils
• Follow the safeguarding guidelines and implement them in the classroom
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Be a good listener with a compassionate and caring approach
• Needs to attend staff meetings and complete relevant CPD
• Able to commute to Camberley

Start date September, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you
Fantastic on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all pupils
Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only
93- 105 per day
You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

• Candidates registering with Academics will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.