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SEN Learning Support Assistant - Aspiring Child Development Psychologist Colchester – Education and Training - Aspiring Child Development Psychologist Colchester

Job Title: SEN Learning Support Assistant
Location: Colchester
Salary Scale: £85-£90 per day
Start Date: 04/09/23
Contract type: Long Term Contract

Are you passionate about demonstrating the value of education to children? Can you create a safe environment for them to express themselves, including their thoughts on gender and sexual identity? Knowing your sincere reasons for working in the SEN and Mental Health sectors is crucial as it forms the foundation of everything you do.

GSL is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to provide support for children with special educational needs, social, emotional, and mental health challenges, as well as trauma and associated challenging behaviors. Some children may have experienced adverse childhood experiences, and your role will involve identifying their risks and needs and escalating when necessary. Join our friendly, energetic, and creative team as we explore the areas of Autism, Mental Health, and Trauma, ensuring we focus on the right ones for you.

Based in Colchester, our provision caters to a range of SEN and Mental Health needs, from high-functioning autism to low cognitive ability. Some children will trust you enough to share personal information that falls under safeguarding guidelines. These roles are challenging, but listening to your students and building trust before focusing on their academics is essential.
As a SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work closely with therapists and expand your knowledge and skill set. This experience is invaluable for aspiring Speech and Language Therapists, Education Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, and Child Development and Speech and Language Therapists.

Many children and young people with special educational needs face marginalization, disadvantage, trauma, dysfunctional family relationships, low educational attainment, and stigmatization. Your role will be instrumental in providing consistency, equipping them with tools for safety, security, empowerment, and belief in their ability to succeed.

Skills & Requirements:

• Willingness to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
• Experience in a specialist SEMH school for children aged 11-18
• Ability to plan learning activities with teacher support
• Encouragement of social skill development and support for individual needs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to provide academic and pastoral support
• Desirable but not essential: experience working with young people with special needs

Personal Qualities:

• Sincere and passionate about helping children achieve their full potential
• Ability to build confidence through comfort and content
• Raise social and academic attainment once relationships are established
• Build effective relationships with students and fellow staff members
• Remain calm and resilient in stressful or conflict situations
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener

Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information about any of the positions mentioned above, please contact Jessie Dowden at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education, please apply via the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to apply online.
SEN Learning Support Assistant - Aspiring Child Development Psychologist Colchester – Education and Training - Aspiring Child Development Psychologist Colchester