Aspiring Educational Psychologist
Worthing, West Sussex - Psychology - Learning Support Assistant - SEN
Are you an Aspiring Educational Psychologist in Worthing? Are you motivated by supporting and helping others?
We are looking for a dedicated Aspiring Educational Psychologist, to work as a 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 Worthing and caters for children aged 3-19 with SEN needs. Children may have additional sensory impairments, physical difficulties 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.
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
* Aspiring Educational Psychologist - or Clinical
* Experience working with young people with special needs is desirable but not essential
* Able to commute to Worthing
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) & £93-£105 per day - dependant on skills and experience
Excellent on-site training 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/apply for an Enhanced DBS.
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