Aspiring Social Worker

ImmigrationGPT; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

ImmigrationGPT in South Croydon is seeking an Aspiring Social Worker/SEN TA to support pupils with learning, physical, sensory or behavioural challenges in a specialist school. The role runs Monday to Friday, 08:30–15:30, term-time only, with on-site training and CPD to ensure safeguarding of pupils.

Salary is £93-£105 per day, and the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK; enhanced DBS checks may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to build trusted and effective relationships with pupils.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate and caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher with the learning experience.
• Provide dedicated support to pupils with learning, physical, sensory, or behavioural challenges.
• 1:1 and small group support with pupils.
• Follow safeguarding guidelines in the classroom.
• Attend staff meetings and complete relevant CPD.

Job description

Aspiring Social WorkerSouth Croydon - Education - SEN - SEMH - MLD - Aspiring Social Worker - SEN Teaching Assistant - £93-105Are you wanting to make a difference for children and young people with Special Needs?This specialist school in South Croydon 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 Complex and Severe Learning Difficulties.A SEN TA is a great way to kick start your career within the SEN sector. With this role in South Croydon, 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 South Croydon 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 South Croydon\\*\\*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 appropriateApply now or contact Sam Price at Academics if interested in the Aspiring Social Worker/SEN TA role:lSalary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.