At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with special needs and help them achieve their full potential.
- Company: Friendly and creative special school in Woking.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, excellent training, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Ideal for aspiring psychologists, therapists, and educators.
- Why this job: Gain invaluable experience while making a real difference in students' lives.
- Qualifications: Passion for helping children and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 21870 - 26730 £ per year.
Are you motivated by supporting and helping others? We are looking for a dedicated Aspiring Educational Psychologist/Learning Support Assistant in Woking to support children with Special Needs, such as ASD, SEMH and associated challenging behaviours. You will be joining a friendly, energetic and creative team!
The School: This is a special school in Woking catering for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), and many with co-occurring social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
As an Aspiring Educational Psychologist/Learning Support Assistant, 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 Psychologist. This is also an ideal opportunity for aspiring Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists and Speech and Language Therapists.
Professional Skills & Requirements for the role:- 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
- 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
- Able to commute to Woking
- Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
5 days a week (Mon-Fri) & £93-£105 per day - dependant on skills and experience. Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of students.
You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship. Candidates registering with Academics will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.
Apply now or contact Sam Price at Academics: 01483 366435. Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.
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