Aspiring Clinical Psychologist - SEN - Education. Job in Knaphill Education & Training Jobs

Academics Ltd; Knaphill; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading SEN school in Surrey is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant, especially suitable for psychology graduates. This role involves supporting secondary-aged pupils with complex needs in a safe learning environment. The school offers excellent facilities and career progression opportunities. Flexible working hours and temporary-to-permanent contracts are available, starting May 25.

Qualifications

• Position suitable for a psychology graduate.

Responsibilities

• Providing assistance and support for children before, during, and after lessons.
• Encouraging the development of social skills.
• Supporting individual needs, including assisting with medical and personal care tasks.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

Psychology Degree

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Aspiring Clinical Psychologist - Autism - Primary and Secondary - Woking

This school is renowned as one of the best SEN schools in Surrey, providing a safe learning environment for children with complex learning, social, and communication difficulties, which may include physical disabilities. They offer therapies such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy, music, and speech and language therapies as part of a young person's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The team collaborates closely with therapists to ensure comprehensive physical and emotional support for the children. The school boasts excellent facilities, including a therapy pool, sensory rooms, and I-Gaze technology, along with on-site training and support to aid career progression to roles such as senior support assistants, teachers, and therapy assistants.

This role involves working with secondary-aged pupils, and it is an exciting time to join as the school moves into a new state-of-the-art building in October.

Responsibilities of the SEN Teaching Assistant - Aspiring Clinical Psychologist - Autism - Woking

• Providing assistance and support for children before, during, and after lessons
• Helping children understand and participate in tasks appropriately
• Encouraging the development of social skills
• Maintaining individual student records
• Supporting the development of confidence and motivation
• Participating in team meetings and training programs as an active team member
• Supporting the organization's developing culture in collaboration with managers and colleagues
• Adhering to safeguarding regulations
• Supporting individual needs, including assisting with medical and personal care tasks (training provided), and providing physical support when necessary

Summary of the Role: SEN Teaching Assistant - Aspiring Clinical Psychologist - Autism - Woking

• Position suitable for a psychology graduate
• Daily rate: £89 to £105 (9 am - 3:30 pm, 5-day week)
• Temporary-to-permanent contracts
• Full-time and part-time roles with flexible hours and short/long-term contracts
• Start date: May 25, with a 1-year contract
• Application via this advert or contact Judith Oakley at (phone number removed) for more details