Future Educational Psychologist: Learning Support for SLD

Term Time Teachers; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training

CPD provided

Job summary

Term Time Teachers invites applications for a Learning Support Assistant to work with children with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) at a Tunbridge Wells school. You will collaborate with therapists and teachers to support both academic and pastoral needs, gaining invaluable experience for aspiring Educational Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Clinical Psychologists.

The role is 5 days a week, on-site, with opportunities for on-the-job training, CPD, and safeguarding with Enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students.
• Able to plan learning activities to suit pupil ability with support from a teacher.
• Able to encourage the development of social skills and support students' individual needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to provide academic and pastoral support.
• Experience working with young people with special needs is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children 1:1 and in small groups.
• Assist in planning and delivering learning activities tailored to pupil ability.
• Help develop social skills and support individual needs.
• Provide academic and pastoral support to students.

Skills

1:1 support

Group support

Learning activity planning

Social skills development

Interpersonal communication

Pastoral support

Job description

Term Time Teachers invites applications for a Learning Support Assistant to work with children with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) at a Tunbridge Wells school. You will collaborate with therapists and teachers to support both academic and pastoral needs, gaining invaluable experience for aspiring Educational Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Clinical Psychologists.

The role is 5 days a week, on-site, with opportunities for on-the-job training, CPD, and safeguarding with Enhanced DBS