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Do you have a genuine passion for working with young people with social, emotional and mental health needs? Are you an aspiring Clinical Psychologist looking to gain valuable experience in a school environment?

GSL Education are seeking a Psychology Graduate for an SEN LSA role in Brentwood. As a valued member of the team, you will help raise emotional attainment and demonstrate the value of education to students with additional needs.

In this role, the school is situated in Brentwood and you'll supports boys & girls aged 10-19 who have a range of additional needs associated with social, emotional mental health challenges. It’s a small school that offers a restorative, therapeutic approach to education and behaviour management.

Responsibilities:

• Providing assistance and supervision for students before, during and after lessons
• Assisting students to understand and participate in set tasks in an appropriate way
• Assisting with note-taking and supporting literacy and numeracy
• Working with a class, small group or individual learners
• Encouraging the development of appropriate social skills
• Maintaining accurate individual student records
• 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

Requirements:
To be considered for this role, you should have:

• An undergraduate degree (preferable) and/or previous personal, voluntary or paid SEN experience
• Good general education levels in English and Maths
• Knowledge, keen interest or understanding of the range of different types of learning and behavioural needs (SEMH, AP/PRU)
• Ability to adapt to various working environments and students with differing abilities and unpredictable behaviour
• A co-operative working style
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• A caring attitude and a good listener
• Flexibility in terms of working patterns

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

If you are interested in this role in Brentwood, please click 'apply now' and submit your up-to-date CV. Our dedicated consultants will be in touch within 24 hours.

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