Psychology Graduate- Learning Support Assistant
Swindon
Job Title: Psychology Graduate – Learning Support Assistant
Location: Swindon
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £85- £100 per day
Are you a nurturing and driven individual looking to use your understanding of psychology and development to make a difference in a special educational environment?
Do you have an interest in providing social, emotional and mental health support to children in adynamic and exciting educational environment?
Are you a passionate, positive and patient individual?
Teacher Active is proud to be working with a fantastic SEN school in Swindon, supporting with their recruitment for a dedicated and passionate learning support assistant. This setting supports children with varied diagnosis through 1:1 tutoring and alternative learning provisions. This school is set on a beautiful, large, green space with an incredible farm for students to enjoy and take part in as well as a plethora of sensory and play areas. Upholding a high standard of holistic education, there is emphasis placed on the important provision of social, emotional, physical and mental health-centred programmes that help students to thrive and reach their full potential. We are looking for a driven and knowledgeable Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant who can make a positive and lasting impact in the lives of individuals with Autism/ASD, ADHD, Moderate Learning Difficulties/MLD and Severe Learning Difficulties/SLD.
We are seeking an organised and proactive individual to take on this day-to-day role, although there is potential for this to become a long-term placement for the right Learning Support Assistant. Every day is different, filled with the opportunity to learn and grow. The successful candidate will bring a big smile, new perspective and skill set to this role. They will demonstrate an eagerness to develop their own skills to adapt to the pupils’ individual needs and have a positive impact on the school.
The position will involve working with students across Key Stages 1, 2, 3, and 4 with diagnosis of Autism / ASD, ADHD, and MLD / Moderate Learning Difficulties and Severe Learning Difficulties/SLD. A proactive thinker with great organisation and the ability to take control of situations confidently is necessary.
The successful Learning Support Assistant will have:
Experience and/or in-depth understanding of supporting children with additional needs / disabilities
Experience and/or in-depth understanding of working with students with Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) and challenging behaviours
Level 2 or 3 CACHE or equivalent is an asset
Team-Teach or MAPA qualifications desirable
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
Market leading rates of pay
TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
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TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services £85 - £100/day