Psychology Graduate - Trainee Therapy Assistant - Academics : Job Details

Psychology Graduate - Trainee Therapy Assistant - Maidenhead

Are you looking for an exciting new career path? Are you a psychology graduate and looking for valuable experience?

An amazing specialist school in the heart of Maidenhead are on the hunt for an Autism Support Assistant to join their team starting ASAP.

The school hiring a Therapy Support Assistant:

• An amazing specialist school, highly regarded in their area
• Cater for children who have a primary diagnosis of Autism
• They focus on helping these children access their education in the same way as their mainstream peers
• Each child has an individualised plan and curriculum
• They facilitate and focus on providing specialist education, where educators and the multi-disciplinary team provide personalised and specific interventions to support learning
• This school offer a supportive environment where you will be making a difference day in and out
• Not only will you be taking part in really rewarding work, you will also be adding valuable experience to your CV

What the role as Therapy Support Assistant entails:

• You will be facilitating and providing specific interventions to aid in the children's learning
• You will facilitate a safe and secure environment for learning to take place
• You will encourage students to achieve the best they can academically, while also adding to their personal growth
• You will keep track of their academic achievements
• Have a good understanding of the importance of safeguarding

Qualities you will need to be a great Therapy Support Assistant:

• Being kind, caring and compassionate
• Having a determination to make a difference in the lives of the students
• Be patient and willing to adapt your approach to meet the needs of the students
• Experience working with children and especially children with SEN will be advantageous but not essential
• You will need an enhanced DBS check, but don't worry if you don't have one, we can facilitate your application

Important information regarding the role as Therapy Support Assistant:

• Therapy Support Assistant
• Maidenhead
• Pay: £80 - £95 per day
• Full time
• ASAP start
• Great travel links
• Amazing experience

*Candidates need to have right to live and work in the UK. Sponsorships are not offered.

Interviews are taking place as soon as possible so apply now if you are interested in this opportunity.

Therapy Support Assistant - ASAP Start - Maidenhead