At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with special needs and help them achieve their full potential.
- Company: Friendly school in Esher with a creative and energetic team.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, excellent training, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Ideal for aspiring psychologists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists.
- Why this job: Gain invaluable experience working closely with therapists and make a real difference.
- Qualifications: Passion for helping children and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 18615 - 19530 £ per year.
Are you motivated by supporting and helping others? We are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant 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 school is located in Esher and caters for children aged 3-19 with SEN needs. Children may have additional sensory impairments or challenging behaviour. The school has a Therapy Department which is staffed by qualified Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. Therapists are based around the school and have a clinic room for individual work. Much therapy follows a 'blended' model of therapeutic intervention which is delivered across the curriculum, and there is close liaison with teaching staff and parents.
As a Learning Support Assistant/Aspiring Child Psychologist, 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 child psychologist. This is also an ideal opportunity for aspiring Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists and Speech and Language Therapists.
Professional Skills & Requirements
- 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
- Able to commute to Esher
Personal Qualities
- 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
- Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
5 days a week (Mon-Fri), Esher & £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 366 435. 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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