Psychology Graduate – Autism & Behaviour Support

Unitemps; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus £1,000

9 weeks paid holidays

Term time only working

Job summary

Unitemps is offering a graduate programme in a SEND centre in Greater London for Psychology graduates. You will train in strategies and interventions to support autistic learners and others, with a focus on behaviour-based teaching and development.

The role emphasises a caring environment, ongoing training days, and opportunities to work within the local community, possibly leading to paid holidays aligned with term time.

Qualifications

• Bachelors background in Psychology is required.
• Interest in behaviour-based teaching techniques.
• Passion for SEN education.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and teaching per learners' plans and curriculum.
• Plan, prepare and deliver sessions to develop knowledge and skills.
• Provide behaviourally based support and reduce barriers to learning.
• Assist with personal care and maintain hygiene for learners.
• Support learners' community participation and social activities.
• Facilitate decision making and promote learner empowerment.
• Collect and analyse data on learners' progress and adjust as needed.
• Be involved in training and mandatory courses as required.
• Undertake other tasks related to the role.

Skills

Keen interest in behaviour-based教学?

Education

Bachelor's in Psychology

Job description

About the Company

A SEND centre has a rare opportunity for Psychology Graduates looking to kick start their careers. An Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' school for autistic children and Adults. Our Graduate programme includes training in strategies and interventions that encourage positive outcomes and development of our pupils.

About the Role

Do you have a Bachelors background in Psychology and a keen interest in behaviour-based teaching techniques? Are you inspired by educating others and have a passion for SEN education? Are you keen to start achieving the Industry training you need to advance your career? Does working in a friendly, caring and supportive environment appeal to you? If so, this role could be the ideal opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

• Provide the support, care and teaching identified in learners' individual learning plans and curriculum
• Plan, prepare and deliver sessions and activities to learners supporting the development of knowledge and skills as outlined in their individualised curriculum
• Provide behaviourally based support and reduce behaviours that cause barriers to learning and quality of life
• Ensure learners' individual needs are met through effective personal care, encouraging and enabling them to maintain acceptable levels of personal and environmental hygiene, including toileting, dressing and washing.
• Support learners' participation in social, leisure and educational activities within the local community, applying theory-based learning to practice
• Support learners to access employment opportunities in the local community
• Facilitate and support learners in decision making, promoting choice and involvement giving full regard to initiatives aimed at promoting individual empowerment
• Collect, record and analyse data on learners' progress, ensuring learning support and care is appropriate and effective, making changes where needed
• Once trained, administer medication in accordance with company policies and procedures, and ensure that medical emergencies are dealt with appropriately
• Participate in relevant training to achieve required qualifications and attend mandatory training days/ courses, on- or off-site, as and when required
• Undertake any other tasks which can be reasonably expected in relation to the role

Qualifications

Bachelors background in Psychology

Required Skills

• Keen interest in behaviour-based teaching techniques
• Passion for SEN education
• Ability to work in a friendly, caring and supportive environment

Preferred Skills

• Experience in supporting autistic individuals
• Knowledge of behaviour analysis

Pay range and compensation package

A market leading salary of £26485 per annum plus £1000 joining bonus, 9 weeks paid holidays, sociable hours and term time only working - Don't give up the school holidays just yet!

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.