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Aspiring Therapist - SEN TA

Academics Ltd.

United Kingdom

On-site

GBP 10,000 - 40,000

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An amazing specialist education centre in Swindon is seeking an Aspiring Therapist to join their dedicated support staff. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity for psychology graduates to gain invaluable frontline experience while supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. You'll work closely with professional therapists and educators, helping students overcome challenges related to developmental trauma and neglect. If you're proactive, empathetic, and eager to make a difference in young people's lives, this role is perfect for you. Apply now to start your rewarding journey in education!

Qualifications

  • Psychology graduates are encouraged to apply for this role.
  • Experience with SEN/SEMH children is desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Support students 1-1 to maintain focus and stay on task.
  • Collaborate with teachers to develop tailored lesson plans.

Skills

Effective Communication Skills

Empathy

Initiative

Patience

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Criminology

Degree in Sociology

Job description

Aspiring Therapist – Full Time – Swindon

Do you want to gain industry experience alongside your studies? Do you want to gain a better understanding of children’s development?

An amazing specialist education centre in the Swindon area is excited to take on an Aspiring Therapist graduate to join their support staff team on a full-time basis. The specialist educates students with a variety of social, emotional, and mental health needs. As an Aspiring Therapist, you will be supporting students with additional needs, some of whom struggle with challenges relating to developmental trauma and neglect. These young people need consistency and patience to help them achieve an education, providing a perfect opportunity for any Aspiring Therapist to see how they can make a difference.

The role's responsibilities will include:

  1. Supporting students on a 1-1 basis, ensuring they maintain focus and stay on task.
  2. Working with the classroom teacher to develop tailored lesson plans.
  3. Collaborating with dedicated, professional therapists, psychologists, and behavior analysts to ensure students can reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will learn effective communication skills, build confidence, and understand how to coach young people through turbulent situations.

Details:
* Aspiring Therapists
* Swindon, Wiltshire
* Psychology Graduates
* SEMH education
* Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 3:30
* £80 to £95 earned daily

The successful candidate should be proactive, empathetic, and confident in their ability to take the initiative to provide these young people with high-quality care and support. Graduates (Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, etc.) are encouraged to apply; experience with SEN/SEMH children and/or adults would be desirable but not mandatory.

If you are an Aspiring Therapist in Swindon and want to gain frontline experience, don’t hesitate to apply with an up-to-date version of your CV to register your interest!

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