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About the Company
An 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 or related subject
Required Skills
* Keen interest in behaviour-based teaching techniques.
* Passion for SEN education.
* Ability to support learners 1:1 or in small groups.
Preferred Skills
* Experience working with autistic individuals.
* Knowledge of individualised curriculums.
Salary and Benefits
£23,500 for Term Time Only or £25,000 for fulltime
* A market leading salary of £25,000 per annum plus £500 joining bonus
* 9 weeks paid holidays, sociable hours and term time only working – Don't give up the school holidays just yet
* Transport from central Guildford to the school and back
* Regular opportunities for pay progression – Within as little as just 6 months from joining
* Career advancement opportunities to senior roles such as Lead Teacher and Class Supervisor
* The chance to work alongside multidisciplinary teams of behaviour analysts, teachers, SLT's and occupational therapists
* Benefits such as our pension scheme, staff wellbeing and support facilities, free parking and our fantastic employee discount platform
What's in it for Graduates?
* A fully funded training pathway worth over £13,000 to help build a career in Educational Psychology
* Behaviour analysis specific qualifications including Teaching Accreditations, Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT), Board Certified Behaviour Analysis certification (BCBA) and UK Society for Behaviour Analysis certification (UKBA(cert))
* A Masters in High Incidence & Disabilities
* Access to a wide range of Education & Childcare courses including RQF CACHE Level 2, 3 & 4 in Early Years, Learning Difficulties and Teaching & Learning
* In situ teacher training and observations in the classroom
* Industry Training such as PROACT-SCIPr-UK Certification, Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management, Personal Care, Autism, first aid, epilepsy and much more to build your CV