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Aspiring Child Counsellor - Dorking \n Epsom - Mental Health - SEN - Counselling - Pastoral - Education and Training - Psychology - Criminology - Sociology - Graduate \n This Aspiring Child Counsellor/Learning Support Assistant role will give you experience working at a special school in Dorking catering for with pupils aged between 11 and 16 years old with autism, and many with co-occuring social emtional and mental health needs. \n A common feature for many children and young people with special educational needs is marginalisation and disadvantage, trauma, dysfunctional family relationships, low educational attainment and stigmatisation. Subsequently they face many barriers in life and are more 'at risk' of negative outcomes. With this Aspiring Child Counsellor/LSA role in Dorking, you will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life. \n This is a challenging Aspiring Child Counsellor/Learning Support Assistant role and any previous experience in a relevant field would be advantageous, but is not essential. Training, support and CPD is required in order for you to perform your duties and to ensure safeguarding of all students. \n Ideal for a Criminology, Psychology, or Sociology graduates, this role will give you excellent practical experience with SEN students in a relevant field, before you take your next step. \n Job role and responsibilities for Aspiring Child Counsellor/Learning Support Assistant: \n\n • Assist the class teacher with the learning experience\n, • Provide dedicated support to pupils with learning, physical, sensory, or behavioural challenges\n, • Ability to build trusted and effective relationships with the pupils\n, • Willing to do 1:1 and small group support and work with pupils\n, • Follow the safeguarding guidelines and implement them in the classroom\n, • Have good communication and interpersonal skills\n, • Be a good listener with a compassionate and caring approach\n, • Needs to attend staff meetings and complete relevant CPD\n, • Able to commute to Dorking\n\n **Start date September, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you \n **Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided \n £93-£105 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only \n **No previous experience is required \n **GCSE in English and Maths \n **If you have a Psychology / Criminology / Social Science degree, it's an excellent use of your degree \n **You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship \n \n Apply now or contact Maddy Thatcher at Academics Ltd: \n Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriat

Behaviour Mentor \n SEN Secondary School | Croydon \n Full-Time | Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities Available \n Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and helping them overcome barriers to learning? \n We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentor to join a supportive SEN secondary school in Croydon. This rewarding role involves working closely with students who require additional behavioural, emotional and pastoral support, helping them to engage positively with education and achieve their full potential. \n This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Behaviour Mentors, Teaching Assistants, Youth Workers, Support Workers, Sports Coaches or graduates considering a future career in education, psychology, social work or youth intervention. \n The Role \n As a Behaviour Mentor, you will: \n\n • Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with additional needs\n, • Help students develop positive behaviour, social skills and emotional resilience\n, • Support pupils both within the classroom and during less structured parts of the school day\n, • Build strong, positive relationships with students to promote engagement and attendance\n, • Implement behaviour support strategies and intervention programmes\n, • Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, SEN staff and external professionals\n, • Support students in managing emotions and making positive choices\n, • Encourage independence, confidence and personal development\n\n The Ideal Candidate \n We are looking for individuals who: \n\n • Have experience working with young people in education, youth work, care or support settings\n, • Are confident supporting students with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH needs or behavioural challenges\n, • Possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills\n, • Remain calm, patient and professional in challenging situations\n, • Have strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills\n, • Are committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people\n, • Can demonstrate resilience, empathy and a proactive attitude\n\n Previous experience within an SEN school environment is desirable but not essential. \n What We Offer \n\n • A welcoming and supportive SEN secondary school environment\n, • Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development\n, • Competitive daily rates and permanent salary packages\n, • Dedicated consultant support throughout the recruitment process\n, • Valuable experience for those considering teacher training, educational psychology or youth services careers\n, • Long-term and permanent opportunities available\n\n About the School \n This specialist secondary setting supports students with a range of additional learning and behavioural needs. Staff work collaboratively to provide a safe, nurturing and structured environment where students can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. \n The school is committed to inclusion, student wellbeing and providing tailored support that helps every young person achieve success. \n Apply Today \n If you are a compassionate, resilient and motivated Behaviour Mentor looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you. \n Apply now or contact our Education Team for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity in Croydon.

Psychology Graduates - Graduate Teaching Assistant \n Sutton | September 2026 Start \n Are you a Psychology Graduate looking to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in education before progressing into a career in educational psychology, child psychology, teaching, speech and language therapy, or mental health support? \n We are currently recruiting Psychology Graduates for Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunities within supportive and high-performing secondary schools across Sutton and the wider West London area. These long-term roles provide an excellent platform to build practical experience working with young people while developing a deeper understanding of learning, behaviour, and child development in a real classroom environment. \n As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students both in and out of the classroom, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full academic potential. Schools are particularly keen to engage Psychology Graduates due to their strong understanding of cognition, motivation, behaviour, and the social factors that influence learning. \n This is an ideal opportunity for graduates who are serious about building a long-term career in education or psychology and are seeking meaningful, school-based experience to support future training or postgraduate study. \n \n The Role \n\n • Full-time Graduate Teaching Assistant position\n, • Based in well-established secondary schools across Sutton\n, • Supporting students across Key Stages 3-5\n, • Providing 1:1 support and small group interventions\n, • Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management\n, • Supporting students with additional learning needs (SEND) where required\n, • September 2026 start\n\n \n The Ideal Candidate \n\n • A degree in Psychology or a closely related subject\n, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills\n, • Genuine interest in education, child development, and behaviour\n, • Ability to build positive and consistent relationships with young people\n, • Proactive, reliable, and professional approach to supporting learning\n\n \n Why This Role? \n For Psychology Graduates, school-based experience offers invaluable insight into how children learn, develop, and respond within structured educational environments. This exposure is highly regarded by postgraduate programmes and future employers in educational psychology, child psychology, teaching, counselling, and wider child-focused professions. \n Working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Sutton will allow you to apply theoretical knowledge from your degree to real-world practice, while developing practical skills in behaviour support, intervention strategies, and student engagement. \n \n Application Process \n If you are a motivated Psychology Graduate seeking valuable school-based experience in Sutton or West London, we would love to hear from you. \n \n Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs? We are recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive specialist school in the South West London area from September. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a genuine impact on the lives of pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to develop academically, socially, and emotionally. The Role As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will: Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs. Support students both in and out of the classroom to help them access learning. Build positive relationships with pupils, encouraging confidence and independence. Assist with implementing individual learning and behaviour plans. Support pupils with communication, social, emotional, and sensory needs. Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff. Help create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment. What We're Looking For Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable. Experience supporting pupils with SEN, ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or other additional needs is advantageous. A patient, caring, and resilient approach. Strong communication and teamwork skills. A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential. Relevant education, care, support work, youth work, or psychology experience welcomed. What We Offer Full-time, term-time position. September start. Ongoing training and professional development. A supportive and welcoming staff team. The opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day. Competitive pay based on experience. Apply Now If you're looking for a rewarding role within a specialist SEN setting and are passionate about helping young people succeed, we'd love to hear from you. This role is subject to safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS disclosure. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained You must have legal right to work in the UK You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. Disclaimer 'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community

SEN Teaching Assistant - September Start\n South West London Make a Difference Every Day\n Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs? \n We are recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive specialist school in the South West London area from September. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a genuine impact on the lives of pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to develop academically, socially, and emotionally. The Role\n As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will: \n\n • Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs.\n, • Support students both in and out of the classroom to help them access learning.\n, • Build positive relationships with pupils, encouraging confidence and independence.\n, • Assist with implementing individual learning and behaviour plans.\n, • Support pupils with communication, social, emotional, and sensory needs.\n, • Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff.\n, • Help create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.\nWhat We're Looking For\n\n, • Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.\n, • Experience supporting pupils with SEN, ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or other additional needs is advantageous.\n, • A patient, caring, and resilient approach.\n, • Strong communication and teamwork skills.\n, • A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential.\n, • Relevant education, care, support work, youth work, or psychology experience welcomed.\nWhat We Offer\n\n, • Full-time, term-time position.\n, • September start.\n, • Ongoing training and professional development.\n, • A supportive and welcoming staff team.\n, • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.\n, • Competitive pay based on experience.\nApply Now\n If you're looking for a rewarding role within a specialist SEN setting and are passionate about helping young people succeed, we'd love to hear from you. \n This role is subject to safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS disclosure. \n \n APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION \n\n • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy\n, • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained\n, • You must have legal right to work in the UK\n, • You must be willing to attend a registration interview\n\n Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. \n Disclaimer \n 'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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