Are you a recent Psychology Graduate? Are you looking to build your experience supporting neurodivergent children facing mental health challenges? Are you looking for a full-time role that is both rewarding and enriching?
An inclusive Specialist School for students with learning difficulties and mental health challenges is looking for a Graduate to join their team full-time starting as soon as next week. At this Special Needs School, you will play a vital role in providing all the students with social, emotional, and academic support and learn how to cater to each of their needs.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with a small group of eight pupils, helping them navigate behavioral, emotional, and learning challenges. Your role will involve fostering the development of their interpersonal and communication skills while also supporting their growth in numeracy and literacy.
The pupils at this Reading School have a variety of additional needs including autism, cognitive impairments, learning difficulties, communication challenges, and physical disabilities. Many of the pupils also face mental health challenges, such as anxiety and attachment issues. You therefore need to be a positive, caring, and nurturing individual with a passion for helping others!
As a Psychology Graduate, this role will equip you with the skills and insights required to pursue a career as a Therapist, Psychologist, or Counsellor in the future. You will have the opportunity to apply psychological theories and engage in restorative and therapeutic practices to support children. You will also have the opportunity for future training within the school, with the option to join the therapeutic and pastoral teams on-site in the future.
Job Details:
* Psychology Graduate Opportunity
* Learning Support Assistant
* Location: Reading
* Focus: Neurodiversity & Mental Health
* Salary: £80 to £90 per day
* Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:15pm
If you are interested in this position, then apply today!
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