Learning Support Assistant - Aspiring Educational Psychologist

Academics Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization in Bath is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to work with secondary-aged pupils who have various learning and behavioral needs. The ideal candidate will hold a psychology degree or have specialist SEN training. Responsibilities include providing 1-1 support, assisting with communication skills, and collaborating with therapists. The role offers a competitive daily rate of £90-£100.

Qualifications

• Psychology degree or specialist SEN training is highly desirable.
• Experience or interest in working with neurodiverse learners is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Support secondary aged pupils with learning and behavioural needs.
• Provide 1-1 support and implement therapeutic activities.
• Assist with communication skills using methods like Makaton and PECS.
• Help prepare for GCSE subjects tailored to individual needs.
• Collaborate with therapists for pupil wellbeing.

Skills

Support for neurodiverse learners

Communication skills development

Team collaboration

Education

Psychology degree

Specialist SEN training

Job description

Overview

Sector - Education and Training

Learning Support Assistant - Teaching Assistant - SEN - Bath

The School: Learning Support Assistant - Teaching Assistant - SEN - Bath

This is the perfect opportunity for a psychology graduate that is interested in working with neurodiverse children and young people.

The school is based in Bath and provides support for secondary aged pupils who have a wide range of learning and behavioural needs. All students that attend the school have a designated Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) which details their specific needs in terms of the care and support they will have access to. The needs of the students are considered to be mild compared with other special schools in the area.

The school provides a unique, specialist environment that closely fits the needs and challenges that the students face. The school offers a therapeutic curriculum that offers all the subjects that a secondary aged student should expect. Some of the students will go on to achieve GCSE and Functional Skills qualifications, so at this stage of their education, it is vitally important that they establish sound understanding of key subjects such as maths and English. Your job will be to support this journey to help them access further education or training.

Responsibilities

• Support secondary aged pupils with a range of learning and behavioural needs, including pupils with autism, speech and language challenges, and other special needs, to access the curriculum.
• Provide 1-1 support and work as part of a team to implement an Integrated Therapeutic Approach and therapeutic activities in designated areas and therapy rooms.
• Assist with the development of communication skills using specialist methods such as Makaton and PECS where appropriate.
• Contribute to preparation for GCSE subjects and help build a curriculum that meets individual needs and supports progression to further education or training.
• Collaborate with therapists and counsellors to support pupil wellbeing and learning goals.

Qualifications

• A psychology degree or specialist SEN training is highly desirable.
• Experience or interest in working with neurodiverse learners is welcome.

Salary and how to apply

ASAP starts - 90 - 100 per day

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Learning Support Assistant - Teaching Assistant - SEN - Bath - Education and Training