Learning Support Assistant - Aspiring Educational Psychologist

Academics Ltd; Woodford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support provider based in Bath seeks a Learning Support Assistant to help neurodiverse secondary pupils achieve their educational goals. The ideal candidate is a psychology graduate or has specialist training in SEN. Responsibilities include supporting learning, preparing students for GCSEs, and collaborating with specialists to facilitate access to further education. This role offers a competitive daily salary and is available for an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Degree in psychology or specific SEN training is highly desirable.
• Ability to work with neurodiverse children and support their needs.

Responsibilities

• Support learning for secondary aged pupils with various needs.
• Prepare students for GCSE subjects tailored to their individual needs.
• Use specialist communication methods to assist learning.

Skills

Psychology knowledge

Special Educational Needs expertise

Communication methods (Makaton, PECS)

Education

Psychology degree

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 learning for secondary aged pupils with a range of learning and behavioural needs, including those with autism, Down’s syndrome, speech and language challenges, and social, emotional needs.
• Contribute to preparation for GCSE subjects and build a curriculum that works for individual needs.
• Work within an integrated therapeutic approach with 1-1 support and access to therapy rooms and specialists (SALT, occupational therapists, psychologists, counsellors).
• Utilise specialist communication methods such as Makaton and PECS.
• Collaborate with the school to help pupils access further education or training.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Psychology degree or specialist SEN training is highly desirable.
• ASAP starts; salary 90-100 per day.

Application

Apply directly through this advert.