Learning support assistant aspiring clinical psychologist

Graduate Opportunity - Psychology - Aspiring Clinical Psychologist - SEN - Farnborough The question: Are you a recent or upcoming psychology graduate? Do you have aspirations or interest in clinical psychology? If so, then this opportunity is for you. The opportunity: This is an outstanding opportunity for a graduate with a keen interest in this area of work or someone from a care background that is looking to transition into an educational setting. The school is situated in Farnborough and it supports students with profound, multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs that may require support with feeding, manual handling, personal care and specialist medical care. What is involved: Providing assistance and supervision for students before, during and after lessons Personal and medical care including feeding and manual handling where necessary Assisting students to understand and participate in set tasks in an appropriate way Working with a class, a small group or individual learners Encouraging the development of appropriate social skills To ensure accurate individual student records are maintained Helping to build confidence and motivation Participating in team meetings and training programmes as an active member of a team Working with managers and employees to support the developing culture of the organisation Following regulations pertaining to safeguarding Where required, supporting individual needs including assisting with a wide range of medical and occasionally personal care tasks as necessary and providing physical support where needed (training will be provided in giving medical care and support)What is required: An Undergraduate Degree (preferable) and/or previous SEN experience Good general education levels in English and Maths Knowledge, keen interest or understanding of the range of different types of learning difficulties and disabilities (PMLD, complex needs, Autism) Ability to adapt to a various working environments and students with differing abilities A co-operative working style Practical approach to the needs of students with learning difficulties and disabilities Good interpersonal and communication skills A caring attitude and a good listener Flexibility in terms of working patternsSummary: Aspiring Clinical Psychologist - graduate opportunities - Personal care - PMLD GBP83 to GBP90 daily rate (5-day week) 8.30am-3.30pm May 24 starts or later in the year depending on your availability after University Apply directly via this advert or call Ben Mason on (phone number removed) for more details