Learning Support Assistant - Aspiring Clinical Psychologist Posted 30/04/2024 by Academics Ltd Quick apply Salary/Rate: £83 - £90/day based on experience and qualifications Location: Farnborough, Hampshire Graduate Opportunity - Psychology - Aspiring Clinical Psychologist - SEN - Farnborough The question:Are you a recent or upcoming psychology graduate? Do you have aspirations or interest in clinical psychology? If so, then this opportunity is for you.The opportunity:This is an outstanding opportunity for a graduate with a keen interest in this area of work or someone from a care background that is looking to transition into an educational setting.The school is situated in Farnborough and it supports students with profound, multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs that may require support with feeding, manual handling, personal care and specialist medical care.What is involved:Providing assistance and supervision for students before, during and after lessonsPersonal and medical care including feeding and manual handling where necessaryAssisting students to understand and participate in set tasks in an appropriate wayWorking with a class, a small group or individual learnersEncouraging the development of appropriate social skillsTo ensure accurate individual student records are maintainedHelping to build confidence and motivationParticipating in team meetings and training programmes as an active member of a teamWorking with managers and employees to support the developing culture of the organisationFollowing regulations pertaining to safeguardingWhere required, supporting individual needs including assisting with a wide range of medical and occasionally personal care tasks as necessary and providing physical support where needed (training will be provided in giving medical care and support)What is required:An Undergraduate Degree (preferable) and/or previous SEN experienceGood general education levels in English and MathsKnowledge, keen interest or understanding of the range of different types of learning difficulties and disabilities (PMLD, complex needs, Autism)Ability to adapt to a various working environments and students with differing abilitiesA co-operative working stylePractical approach to the needs of students with learning difficulties and disabilitiesGood interpersonal and communication skillsA caring attitude and a good listenerFlexibility in terms of working patternsSummary:Aspiring Clinical Psychologist - graduate opportunities - Personal care - PMLD£83 to £90 daily rate (5-day week)8.30am-3.30pmMay 24 starts or later in the year depending on your availability after UniversityApply directly via this advert or call Ben Mason on (phone number removed) for more details Type: Contract Job ID: 221564992 Contract Length: N/A Job Reference: Mason 30/04_1714484664 View full descriptionHide full description