Aspiring Youth Counsellor - Aspiring Youth Worker

ACADEMICS; Chertsey; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Chertsey is seeking an Aspiring Youth Counsellor to support neurodiverse students. This role focuses on providing tailored educational support and effective communication techniques in a specialized secondary school setting. Ideal candidates will have a psychology degree or relevant SEN training, and will work closely with students to help them achieve their educational goals. The position offers a long-term contract with competitive daily rates.

Qualifications

• Psychology degree or specialized SEN training is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support neurodiverse children and young people in a specialized environment.
• Assist students in understanding core subjects like maths and English.
• Use specialist communication methods like Makaton and PECS.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Psychology Degree

Job description

Job Description

Aspiring Youth Counsellor - Aspiring Youth Worker - Chertsey - Education and Training

Company: Academics

Job Type: Long-term agency contract: £89-£105 per day

Sector: Education and Training

The School

This is a great opportunity for a psychology graduate interested in working with neurodiverse children and young people. The school is located in Chertsey, Surrey, supporting secondary students with various learning and behavioural needs. All students have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) detailing their specific support requirements. The students' needs are considered mild compared to other special schools in the area.

The school offers a specialized environment tailored to the students' needs, including a therapeutic curriculum covering all secondary subjects. Some students will pursue GCSE and Functional Skills qualifications, making it essential to support their understanding of core subjects like maths and English, and help them access further education or training.

Summary

• Specialist secondary school for students with diverse learning needs such as autism, Down's syndrome, speech and language challenges, and social-emotional needs. The school also caters to deaf students.
• Classes of 6-8 students focusing on effective communication techniques.
• Therapy rooms and designated areas for support from SALTs, occupational therapists, psychologists, and counsellors.
• An integrated therapeutic approach with extensive 1-1 support for each pupil.
• Use of specialist communication methods like Makaton and PECS.
• Focus on preparing students for GCSEs and customizing curricula to individual needs.
• The school prefers LSAs who understand their objectives and are interested in pursuing careers as speech and language therapists.
• A psychology degree or specialized SEN training is highly desirable.
• Position available from May 25, offering £89-£105 per day.
• Apply directly through this advert or contact Ben Mason for more details.