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Aspiring Youth Counsellor - Aspiring Youth Worker

Academics Ltd.

United Kingdom

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

Job summary

A leading education agency offers a long-term role as a Youth Counsellor in Chertsey, focusing on aiding neurodiverse students. The ideal candidate will possess a psychology degree and demonstrate effective communication techniques, helping students thrive in a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

  • Ideal for psychology graduates interested in working with neurodiverse students.
  • Experience using communication methods like Makaton and PECS is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Support students' educational and personal development.
  • Help students access further education or training.

Skills

Communication
Support for neurodiverse students

Education

Psychology degree
SEN training

Job description

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

Company:

Academics

Job Type:

Long-term agency contract: £88-£105 per day

Sector:

Education and Training

The School:

A specialist secondary school in Chertsey, Surrey, supporting neurodiverse children and young people with a range of learning and behavioural needs. All students have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP). The school offers a therapeutic curriculum and focuses on preparing students for GCSE and Functional Skills qualifications.

Role Overview:

This role is ideal for psychology graduates interested in working with neurodiverse students, including those with autism, Down's syndrome, speech and language challenges, and social-emotional needs. The position involves supporting students' educational and personal development, helping them access further education or training.

Key Features:
  • Small class sizes (6-8 students) with a focus on effective communication techniques
  • Use of specialist communication methods such as Makaton and PECS
  • Access to therapy rooms and support from SALTs, occupational therapists, psychologists, and counsellors
  • Extensive 1-1 support and an integrated therapeutic approach
  • Focus on preparing students for GCSEs and building tailored curricula
  • Ideal for LSAs aiming to become speech and language therapists
  • Psychology degree or SEN training highly desirable
Details:

Start date: May 25

Salary: £88-£105 per day

Application:

Apply directly through this advert or contact Ben Mason at 01483 362393 for more information.

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