Graduate Job - Teaching Assistant

Academics; Dorking; On-site; GBP 17,158 - 20,295; Part time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a Graduate Aspiring Educational Psychologist to support children with severe learning difficulties at a specialist school near Dorking. You will work closely with therapists and teachers to provide academic and pastoral support in a dynamic, supportive environment.

The role offers on-site training and opportunities to develop practical experience in SEN psychology. Start date ASAP; term-time only, 93–110 GBP per day.

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 in 1:1 and small group settings with pupils.
• Assist in planning learning activities with teacher support.
• Foster social skills and meet individual pupil needs.
• Provide academic and pastoral support to students.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group work

Interpersonal skills

Pastoral support

Student engagement

Education

Experience with special needs (desirable)

Job description

Graduate - Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Education and Training - Special Needs - SEN - Psychology

Are you motivated by supporting and helping others?

We are looking for a dedicated Aspiring Educational Psychologist to support children with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and associated challenging behaviours. You will be joining a friendly, energetic and creative team within a specialist school near Dorking!

The School:

This school is located near Farnham and caters for children aged 3-19 with learning difficulties. Children may have additional sensory impairments, physical difficulties or challenging behaviour.

The school has a Therapy Department which is staffed by qualified Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. Therapists are based around the school and have a clinic room for individual work. Much therapy follows a 'blended' model of therapeutic intervention which is delivered across the curriculum, and there is close liaison with teaching staff and parents.

As an Aspiring Educational Psychologist, you will have the opportunity to 'get your foot in the door' and work closely with the therapists, enabling you to expand your knowledge, skillset, and gain relevant practical experience, which is invaluable for you, as an aspiring Educational Therapist. Also an ideal opportunity for aspiring Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists and Speech and Language Therapists.

Professional Skills & Requirements - Aspiring Educational Psychologist

• 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

Personal Qualities - Aspiring Educational Psychologist

• Passionate about helping children to achieve their full potential
• Able to build confidence and motivation
• Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students
• Ability to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener

Start date ASAP.

93-110 per day - Mon-Fri, 8.30am-3.30pm, term time only.

Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students.

You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship.