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Psychology Graduate Opportunity

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Posted a day ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Reigate, Surrey RH2 9JZ, England

Salary

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job opportunity is for a Teaching Assistant position at a specialist secondary school near Reigate, Surrey, focusing on students with moderate learning and behavioral needs.
  • The school is trauma-informed and aims to support students in achieving GCSE qualifications while providing tailored support through Education Health Care Plans (EHCP).
  • Candidates are sought for both 1-1 specialist roles and general support staff positions, with an emphasis on effective communication techniques and individual learning plans.
  • A psychology degree or specialized SEN training is highly desirable, and the position offers a daily salary of £85 to £90, with a potential for a temp-to-perm contract.
  • The school is set to welcome new staff starting in September 2024, and the environment is noted for its positive atmosphere and outstanding pupil progress.

Psychology Graduate Opportunity - Teaching Assistant - Secondary - Trauma Informed - Reigate

The School:

The school is based near Reigate, Surrey and provides support for secondary aged pupils who have a wide range of moderate learning and behavioural needs. All students that attend the school have a designated Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) which details their specific needs in terms of the care and support they will have access to.

This is a 'trauma informed' school that provides a unique, specialist environment that closely fits the needs and challenges that the students face. Most of the students will go on to achieve GCSE qualifications or the equivalent, so at this stage of their education, it is vitally important that they establish sound understanding of key subjects such as maths and English. Your job will be to support this journey to help them access further education or training.

The school is graded as 'good' by Ofsted with pupil progress and achievement 'outstanding' across the school. You will be joining a school environment that is made up of happy students and staff.

Summary:Psychology Graduate Opportunity - Teaching Assistant - Secondary - Trauma Informed

***The school are looking for:

  • A specialist 1-1 teaching assistant for their post-16 provision
  • A specialist 1-1 teaching assistant for their satellite centre in a nearby mainstream school
  • General support staff for their post-16 provision
  • General support staff for their main school

***Specialist secondary school for students with a range of moderate learning needs such as autism, down's syndrome, speech and language challenges and social, emotional needs

***Classes range from 6-8 in size with a focus on implementing effective communication techniques

***Therapy rooms and designated areas for specialist support from a range of therapists including SALTs, Occupational therapists, psychologists and counsellors

***An Integrated Trauma Informed Approach and extensive 1-1 support for every pupil

***Specialist communication methods such as Makaton and PECS

***Focus on preparation for GSCE subjects and building a curriculum that works for their individual needs

***The school likes to focus on LSAs who know their objectives and who would like to continue their journey to become a speech and language therapist

***A psychology degree or specialist SEN training is highly desirable

***September 2024 starts - £85 - 90 per day - temp to perm contract available

***Apply directly through this advert or call Ben Mason on for more details

Psychology Graduate Opportunity - Teaching Assistant - Secondary - Trauma Informed - Reigate

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.