Aspiring Play Therapist

Description

Aspiring Play Therapist (SEN Teaching Assistant)

Burgess Hill - West Sussex - Graduate - SEN Teaching Assistant - Autism - Child Development - Mental Health - SEN - Education and Training - Psychology - Criminology - Sociology - Childhood Studies

Are you an Aspiring Play Therapist looking to gain valuable hands-on experience supporting children with special educational needs?

Academics are recruiting a passionate and enthusiastic Aspiring Play Therapist to work as a Teaching Assistant within a specialist SEN school in Burgess Hill, supporting children with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASD), ADHD, learning difficulties and communication challenges.

This role in Burgess Hill is a fantastic opportunity for an Aspiring Play Therapist looking to develop their understanding of child development, theraputic approaches and supporting children with complex needs.

The School & Role:

Work within a specialist school supporting children with a range of additional needs

Classroom based role assisting the teacher with the learning experience

Provide 1:1 and small group support, helping pupils engage with learning and develop independence

Support children through creative, sensory and play-based learning activities

Help pupils develop their communication, social interaction and emotional regualtion skills

Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, creating a safe and nurturing environment

Able to commute to Burgess Hill

Gain valuable hands-on experience in a SEN setting, ideal for an Aspiring Play Therapist looking to pursue a career in child development or theraputic support **Start date from 23/11/26 or ASAP, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you

**Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure xjnqpsq safeguarding of all students

**£93-105 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only

**If you have a Psychology / Criminology / Social Science / Childhood Studies degree, it's an excellent use of your degree

**You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Apply now or contact Maddy Thatcher at Academics if you are interested in the role in Burgess Hill:

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Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy

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