Graduate - Learning Support Assistant

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Job summary

A specialist school in Swindon seeks a passionate Graduate Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support pupils with Special Educational Needs. This role involves academic and emotional support, creative teaching methods, and valuable experience toward careers in psychology or therapy.

Qualifications

• Ideal for graduates considering careers in psychology, occupational therapy, or similar fields.
• Experience working with vulnerable children is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Deliver interventions focused on emotional regulation and self-expression.

Skills

Creativity

Empathy

Communication

Education

Recent Graduate

Job description

Are you a recent Graduate? Are you looking to build your experience supporting vulnerable or at-risk children? Are you friendly and creative?

Graduate - Learning Support Assistant

A specialist school, located in Swindon, are looking for a passionate graduate to join their growing team as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA). You will play a pivotal role in supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping to create an inclusive environment where every student can thrive. This is a fantastic platform if you are looking to build a career in psychology, neurodiversity and mental health.

The pupils at this school range from 3 to 16 years and have learning difficulties, communication challenges and mental health needs. As an LSA, you will provided support both in and outside the classroom, helping each pupil to progress emotionally, socially and academically. You will also help deliver interventions focused around emotional regulation and promoting self-expression.

The school uses creative methods to engage the students so expect lessons in music, cooking, drama, dance and art! Sensory learning and restorative practices are also key parts of the curriculum - as an LSA, you will help support with this, as well as rolling out other therapeutic techniques, often used in child psychology.

If you are a recent graduate and you are considering a career in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Therapy, then this is a great place to start! Not only will you gain invaluable experience working with children with autism, learning difficulties and communication needs, you will also work alongside a multidisciplinary team of qualified therapists and SEN specialists.

Key Information

Graduate - Learning Support Assistant
Full Time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm
85 to 95 per day
Swindon

If you are interested in this opportunity, then apply today with your updated CV!

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