As an Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting children's daily lives, including sensory care, personal care, and toilet care. You will gain experience similar to that of fully qualified Art and Speech and Language Therapists during their extensive training. You will also help create a nurturing and stimulating environment, using art, music, and play as therapeutic tools to engage and support the children.
Aspiring Art Therapist - Learning Support Assistant
Location: Reading - Education and Training
Focus: Global Development Delay (GDD):
Global Development Delay refers to a significant delay in two or more areas of a child's development, such as motor skills, speech, cognition, or social-emotional growth. In this role, you will work closely with children who have GDD, learning their unique stimuli and preferences to help them thrive. Your support will be instrumental in fostering their development and enhancing their quality of life.
Why Join Us?
* Make a Difference: Use your creativity to support children with complex needs and help them reach their full potential.
* Gain Experience: Develop skills in a therapeutic setting, ideal for aspiring art therapists, occupational therapists, or clinical psychologists.
* Work-Life Balance: Term-time hours mean you can enjoy school holidays.
* Convenient Location: The school offers plenty of on-site parking, making your commute stress-free.
A caring, patient, and empathetic individual with a passion for working with children. Art graduates who are open to personal care and understand their objectives within art therapy, health, and social care, are encouraged to apply. A background in art, creativity, or a related field is desirable but not essential. A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn and adapt are important. An understanding of how art, music, and play can support children with SEN is beneficial.
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