PMLD/SEN Teaching Assistant - Portsmouth
Aspiring Educational Psychologist role
Social, Emotional and Mental Health/Complex Needs
Primary Phase
Are you interested in supporting children with Mental Health issues and special educational needs?
A specialist school for children with profound severe and complex learning difficulties, based in Portsmouth, is looking for bright and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants available to join them in January 2025!
The school has 3 sites for pupils ages 2 to 19 years, and they are in need of support for children with co-occurring needs including behaviour and mental health issues, autistic spectrum condition, severe physical disabilities, and highly complex medical conditions.
Due to the complex needs of the students within the schools, ideally, you will have relevant, recent experience or qualifications. We will consider candidates qualified in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology, but other subjects will also be considered. You will ideally be Team Teach or PRICE trained to be considered for this role.
This is a fantastic opportunity for any Psychology Graduate to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus, you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker, or SEN teacher.
The school is looking for SEN Teaching Assistants who can bring enthusiasm, passion, and experience to the classroom. They are looking for SEN TAs who will be proactive and adaptable and be able to use their own initiative. Resilience and confidence to work with challenging behaviour is desirable!
* SEN Teaching Assistant
* Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Educational Psychologist
* Social and Emotional Mental Health Support
* Portsmouth
* £83.34 per day
* Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 4pm
* Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates
If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant position, please apply directly to this advert.
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