Psychology Graduate Opportunity - SEND Learning Support Assistant

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain meaningful, hands on experience working with children and young people with complex needs? We are working with a highly specialist SEND school supporting pupils aged 2-19 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD). Many pupils have autism, communication needs and complex sensory profiles, making this an ideal environment to develop your understanding of behaviour, communication and child development in practice. This setting takes a holistic, therapeutic approach, with a strong focus on communication, sensory regulation and relationship based learning. You will be part of a multi disciplinary team, working alongside experienced educators and therapists.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with complex needs.
• Support pupils with communication and interaction, using alternative methods such as visual supports and sensory approaches.
• Assist with the delivery of individualised learning programmes.
• Observe and respond to behaviour as communication, supporting emotional regulation.
• Work closely with teaching staff and therapists to support holistic development.

• PMLD and complex needs education
• Communication strategies and sensory integration approaches
• Multi disciplinary working (education, therapy, care)
• EHCP led support and personalised learning

This role is ideal for:

• Psychology graduates
• Individuals considering careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy or Teaching
• Those with an interest in SEND, behaviour and child development

You will be:

• Curious, reflective and eager to learn
• Patient, observant and able to build strong relationships
• Comfortable working in a hands on, practical environment

• An excellent opportunity to gain relevant, transferable experience that will strengthen applications for: Postgraduate study (e.g. Educational Psychology), Teacher training (PGCE), Therapy based careers.
• Benefit from ongoing training, support and development, with opportunities for both flexible work and long term progression.

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If you are interested, please click on the apply button or contact Laura Dowson on ext: 2014.

We also offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short term and long term assignments in addition to permanent positions.
You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.
Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Laura Dowson
Telephone: l Ext: 2014