Are you an aspiring educational psychologist, child counsellor, or psychology graduate seeking hands-on experience working with children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs in the education sector? If so, this opportunity may be the perfect fit for you.
New Directions Liverpool is currently recruiting trainee teaching assistants with a background in psychology to work within the special educational needs (SEN) sector. This role offers a valuable opportunity to apply your psychological knowledge and skills in a practical educational setting, where you will provide vital support to children with a range of SEMH challenges.
Responsibilities of the role included but are not limited to:
Although the role is based around education support, due to the children’s personal needs and behaviours they require consistent mentoring, motivating and advising, as well as some counselling, so their well-being can remain stable meaning they can achieve much more in their education and work towards an more independent future.
Behaviors displayed by the children can be challenging so applicants must be prepared to practice De-escalation and calming techniques, as well maintaining an empathetic approach and understanding behaviors stems from other problems. candidates from care, sports, psychology, criminology, sociology and youth work backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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