Job description
Are you a graduate looking to gain further experience supporting children / young people with additional needs (SEN), ahead of your masters, PHD or Assistant Psychologist roles with the NHS?
If so, GSL may have the perfect role for you!
GSL are looking to find Aspiring Psychologist / Therapist - Primary School, who will specialise in supporting students with SEN in a Mainstream Primary School in Lambeth
We are now looking for graduates with similar aspirations to work as Graduate Teaching Assistants / Aspiring Psychologists / Therapists - Primary School. These roles are perfect for you to gain the experience needed for your MA's, MSc's or PHD's, or even Assistant Psychologist roles within the NHS.
Graduates will have the opportunity to work alongside truly world-class; CAMHS Link Workers, Mental Health Professionals, Special Assistant Needs Co-Ordinator (SENCO) and Specialist on-site teachers, all of which have multiple years industry experience!
What will you do day to day?
- Supervising and supporting identified children with SEN / Additional Needs in 1:1, group or whole class situations, ensuring their safety and access to learning in a purposeful and supportive learning environment.
- Assisting in supporting identified children's progress and providing feedback on their achievements, progress and needs.
- Leading small group sessions and interventions as appropriate.
- Attending to children's personal needs where required.
- Supporting with behaviour management - mild needs
- Undertaking learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities to ensure achievement of learning goals.
- Assisting with the supervision of children out of lesson times, including playtimes and undertaking lunchtime duty.
- Provide a safe, comfortable and positive experience for children with additional needs, with support from the class teacher and school staff
What are we looking for?
- A graduate in any relatable degree - with a 1:1 or 2:1 classification
- Strong academics through A-Level / BTEC's and GCSEs
- Previous experience supporting children; if this is in a school based setting PERFECT
- This can also include; Tutoring, Babysitting, Summer Camps, Support Work, Voluntary SEN Work and anything else children related!
- A hard-working nature, friendly, confident - a willingness to learn and really develop your career in a fantastic, nurturing school
Further details on the role and school below…
- September Start, potential to start sooner - Long Term - Full Time (5 days per week, Mon-Fri)
- £95 - £110 per day
- Working school hours, typically 8:30am - 4:00pm
- Outstanding OFSTED Graded School
- Located in the London Borough of (Insert Borugh)
- Fantastic SEN Provisions and SEN Training Opportunities
If these Aspiring Psychologist / Therapist - Primary School vacancies sound like something that could benefit your long-term career plans, then apply to today, via the job board / website you've seen it on. Ideally with your updated CV attached.
We look forward to receiving your application and good luck!