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Jigsaw School Opportunity for Psychology Graduates
Jigsaw School has a rare opportunity for Psychology Graduates looking to kick start their careers in Behaviour Based Teaching and SEN Education
Do you have a Bachelors background in Psychology and a keen interest in behaviour-based teaching techniques? Are you inspired by educating others and have a passion for SEN education? Are you keen to start achieving the industry training you need to advance your career? Does working in a friendly, caring and supportive environment appeal to you?
If so, this role at Jigsaw School could be the ideal opportunity for you!
Jigsaw School is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ school for autistic children. At Jigsaw ‘everything we do is behaviour’ – Our Graduate programme includes training in strategies and interventions that encourage positive outcomes and development of our pupils. Working one to one with pupils within small classes and in groups, you will design, plan and deliver teaching sessions to encourage pupils learning and progression as well as improve their social and emotional development. Our Graduates receive support and regular supervision from some of the UK’s leading and internationally recognised Behaviour Analytic experts whilst also making a real difference to the lives of autistic children.
Benefits of Jigsaw School’s Graduate Programme
- A market leading salary!
- £1000 Joining Bonus!
- Extensive Fully funded training and development!
- Regular opportunities for pay progression and career advancement
- Term Time only working!
- The chance to work alongside multidisciplinary teams of behaviour analysts, SEN teachers, and occupational therapists
- Transport from central Guildford and Cranleigh to the school and back
- Benefits such as our pension scheme, staff wellbeing and support facilities, free parking and our fantastic employee discount platform
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Training & Development opportunities
- A fully funded training pathway worth over £13,000 to help build a career in Educational Psychology
- Behaviour analysis specific qualifications including Teaching Accreditations, Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT), Board Certified Behaviour Analysis certification (BCBA) and UK Society for Behaviour Analysis certification (UKBA(cert))
- A Masters in High Incidence & Disabilities
- Access to a wide range of Education & Childcare courses including RQF CACHE Level 2, 3 & 4 in Early Years, Learning Difficulties and Teaching & Learning
- In situ teacher training and observations in the classroom
- Industry Training such as PROACT-SCIPr-UK Certification, Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management, Personal Care, Autism, first aid, epilepsy and much more to build your CV
Responsibilities of the role
- Preparing and delivering lessons and activities, focusing largely on communication and life skills
- Within small classes encourage pupils learning and progression whilst seeking to improving their social and emotional development
- Contributing to research and undertaking training to support your personal development
- Supporting pupils’ participation in trips, applying theory-based learning to practice
- Providing behaviourally based support and monitoring pupil progress
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What do I need to apply?
- A psychology degree (or in final year pending completion)
- Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with children and disabilities
- The desire to work with children with complex needs
- The ability to keep calm in high pressure situations
- A positive, patient, caring and can-do attitude
- Driver’s licence or access to a lift (due to remote location of our site)
- Confidence when working with children who exhibit behaviour that challenges and supporting with personal/intimate care
Salary
Salary: £26,458 FTE (£23,000 PA Pro rata - based on 36.75 hours per week term time only)
Contract terms
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:45am-4:45pm, Tuesday: 8:45am-5:30pm, Friday 8:45am-4:30pm Term time Only
Please note: This role is also known as ‘SEN Teaching Assistant’ or ‘Trainee CABAS Teacher’
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All successful candidates will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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