Aspiring Social Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Academics is hiring an Aspiring Social Worker/SEN Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Woking. The role runs Monday to Friday, 08:30–15:30, term time only, PAYE, with a daily rate of £93-£105.

You will support pupils with SEN/SEMH needs, work alongside Therapists and Counsellors, and gain valuable classroom experience to progress toward social work or education roles. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and may need an Enhanced DBS.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with learning, physical, sensory, or behavioural challenges.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with pupils and staff.
• Willingness to attend staff meetings and complete CPD.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher with the learning experience.
• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Follow safeguarding guidelines in the classroom.
• Communicate effectively with pupils, colleagues and parents as required.
• Ensure you can commute to Woking and participate in required CPD.

Skills

1:1 support

Group support

Safeguarding

Communication

Job description

Aspiring Social Worker

Woking - 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 Woking 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 Woking, 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 Woking 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 Woking

• 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