Job Description
Are you an aspiring educational psychologist, child counsellor, or psychology graduate seeking hands-on experience working with children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs in the education sector? If so, this opportunity may be the perfect fit for you.
New Directions Liverpool is currently recruiting trainee teaching assistants with a background in psychology to work within the special educational needs (SEN) sector. This role offers a valuable opportunity to apply your psychological knowledge and skills in a practical educational setting, where you will provide vital support to children with a range of SEMH challenges.
Responsibilities of the role included but are not limited to:
1. Have excellent communication skills.
2. Be able to build strong relationships with students and staff.
3. Be encouraging and supportive.
4. Have a positive attitude towards teaching and aiding children development.
5. Ensure the safety and well-being of the student.
Although the role is based around education support, due to the children’s personal needs and behaviours they require consistent mentoring, motivating and advising, as well as some counselling, so their well-being can remain stable meaning they can achieve much more in their education and work towards an more independent future.
Behaviors displayed by the children can be challenging so applicants must be prepared to practice De-escalation and calming techniques, as well maintaining an empathetic approach and understanding behaviors stems from other problems. candidates from care, sports, psychology, criminology, sociology and youth work backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
6. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
7. Regular and varied supply work
8. Competitive rates of pay
9. Potential long-term teaching roles
10. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
11. A network of branches across the UK
12. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
13. Recommend-a-friend scheme
14. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.
Please New Directions Education Ltd, Liverpool branch, for more information on this job vacancy, on 0151 515 0820 or click Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.