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Main duties and responsibilities:To support organisational change within a district to enhance the learning and development of children and young people through the application of applied psychology.To actively promote inclusion through provision of a consultation based educational psychology service to schools and other agencies.To undertake direct work with schools as required.To provide statutory advice in line with the regulations set out in the 2014 Children and Families Act and the SEND Code of Practice according to relevant timescales. This may include appropriate contributions and presentations to support tribunal procedures.Qualifications and experience requiredQualified status approved by the British Psychological Society (BPS) in Educational and Child Psychology or equivalent, including Graduate Basis for Registration and recognised postgraduate qualification in Educational and Child Psychology or equivalent. All appointees will be required to be registered with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC).The qualifications detailed above must be met and have either previous experience as an educational psychologist or be completing a recognised postgraduate qualification in Educational and Child Psychology or equivalent in order to qualify as an educational psychologist and gain registration with the HCPC.Connect2Kent is an agency acting as an employment business and as an equal opportunity agency. Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Kent is an equal opportunities Employment Agency &amp; Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

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Aspiring Educational Psychologist - MedwayGillingham - Educational Psychologist - Education - Psychology - Learning Support Assistant - Special Needs Are you motivated by supporting and helping others? We are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support children with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and associated challenging behaviours. You will be joining a friendly, energetic and creative team!The School:This school is located in Gillingham and caters for children aged 5-11 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). Children may have additional sensory impairments, physical difficulties or challenging behaviour. The school has a Therapy Department which is staffed by qualified Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. Therapists are based around the school and have a clinic room for individual work. Much therapy follows a 'blended' model of therapeutic intervention which is delivered across the curriculum, and there is close liaison with teaching staff and parents.As a Learning Support Assistant, you will have the opportunity to 'get your foot in the door' and work closely with the therapists, enabling you to expand your knowledge, skillset, and gain relevant practical experience, which is invaluable for you, as an aspiring Educational Therapist. Also an ideal opportunity for aspiring Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists and Speech and Language TherapistsProfessional Skills &amp; Requirements <ul><li>Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students</li><li>Able to plan learning activities to suit pupil ability with support from a teacher</li><li>Able to encourage the development of social skills and support students' individual needs</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>Able to provide academic and pastoral support</li><li>Experience working with young people with special needs is desirable but not essential</li></ul>Personal Qualities<ul><li>Passionate about helping children to achieve their full potential</li><li>Able to build confidence and motivation</li><li>Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students</li><li>Ability to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict</li></ul><ul><li>Caring, compassionate, and a good listener</li></ul>5 days a week (Mon-Fri) &amp; 90- 95 per day - dependant on skills and experience Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of students You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.Apply now or contact Niamh Jones at Academics Ltd: (phone number removed) l

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