Job Description

Aspiring Youth Counsellor - SEN - Dorking - Education and Training

Company: Academics - Aspiring Youth Counsellor - Dorking

Job Type: Long term agency contract: £85-£100 per day

Sector: Education and Training

The School: Aspiring Youth Counsellor - SEN - Dorking - Education and Training

The school is based in Dorking and provides support for children aged 9-16 years who have a range of learning and behavioural needs due to social, emotional and mental health challenges. All students that attend the school have a designated Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) which details their specific needs in terms of the care and support they will have access to. The pupils at the school can struggle to form string, healthy relationships and can present high levels of anxiety and challenging behaviour.

The school is part of an award winning academy trust that has schools across Surrey, London, Sussex and Berkshire. All the schools in the Trust have access to The Training School, so as a member of staff, you will have access to high levels of ongoing support and training which will help your career to progress. This opportunity is very much open to more experienced practitioners or recent graduates that are keen to kick start their career in special needs.

Summary: Aspiring Youth Counsellor - SEN - Dorking

***Specialist secondary school for students with a range of learning needs such as autism, down's syndrome, speech and language challenges and social, emotional needs. The school also has a provision for deaf students.

***Classes range from 6-8 in size with a focus on implementing effective communication techniques

***Therapy rooms and designated areas for specialist support from a range of therapists including SALTs, Occupational therapists, psychologists and counsellors

***An Integrated Therapeutic Approach and extensive 1-1 support for every pupil

***Specialist communication methods such as Makaton and PECS

***Focus on preparation for GSCE subjects and building a curriculum that works for their individual needs

***The school likes to focus on LSAs who know their objectives and who would like to continue their journey to become a speech and language therapist

***A psychology degree or specialist SEN training is highly desirable

***Aspiring Youth Counsellor - January 25 starts - £85 - 100 per day

***Apply directly through this advert or call Ben Mason on (phone number removed) for more details