Aspiring Child Counsellor

Aspiring Child Counsellor

Guildford - Surrey - Education - SEN - SEMH - MLD - Aspiring Child Counsellor - SEN Teaching Assistant - £93-105

Are you wanting to make a difference for children and young people with Special Needs?

This specialist school in Guildford is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Aspiring Child Counsellor/Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join the team. The school supports children and young people with Special Needs, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Needs.

A SEN TA is a great way to kick start your career within the SEN sector. With this role in Guildford, you will have the chance to work closely aside and network with a range of professionals, such as, Therapists and Counsellors. This is an amazing opportunity to get your 'foot in the door', whilst gaining first-hand experience and expanding your knowledge and skillsets. If you are looking for career progression routes that include Child Counsellor, SEN Teacher, Speech and Language Therapists, and Occupational Therapy, and many more, then this job in Guildford is for you!

Job role and responsibilities for a Aspiring Child Counsellor/SEN TA:

• Assist the class teacher with the learning experience
• Provide dedicated support to pupils with learning, physical, sensory, or behavioural challenges
• Ability to build trusted and effective relationships with the pupils
• Willing to do 1:1 and small group support and work with pupils
• Follow the safeguarding guidelines and implement them in the classroom
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Be a good listener with a compassionate and caring approach
• Needs to attend staff meetings and complete relevant CPD
• Able to commute to Guildford

Start date September, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you
Fantastic on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all pupils
Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only
£93-£105 per day
You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

• Candidates registering with Academics will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate

Apply now or contact Maddy Thatcher at Academics if interested in the Aspiring Child Counsellor/SEN TA role:
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