Job Title: Psychology Graduate - SEN Support Assistant Job Type: Full-time, temporary leading to permanent Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 15:30, term-time only Location: Thornbury Salary: Competitive on PAYE, with opportunities for career development Are you a Psychology Graduate looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of Special Educational Needs (SEN) whilst learning new skills and developing your knowledge of the sector? Axcis Education is excited to partner with an Outstanding special school in South Gloucestershire, a well-established and vibrant learning environment, to offer an exciting opportunity for a Psychology Graduate to join their diverse team as an SEN Support Assistant. This school provides tailored education to students with a wide range of special educational needs, including autism, moderate and severe learning difficulties as well as physical disabilities. The school boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including sensory rooms, sensory gardens and accessible learning spaces designed to support students’ development and well-being. With a focus on individual care, personalised learning plans and an inclusive atmosphere, this fantastic school strives to create a nurturing environment for all students. This school is conveniently located in the Thornbury area, around 10 miles north of Bristol, with excellent transport links including bus and rail access as well as staff parking and easy access from the M4 and M5, ensuring ease of commute for staff. Why work for Axcis Education as a Psychology Graduate/SEN Support Assistant? At Axcis we understand the importance of providing the best possible support to both students and staff. As a Psychology Graduate, working with Axcis offers exciting career development opportunities including: • Specialised training in SEN support (e.g Autism Awareness, Behaviour Management, Mental Health First Aid, Team Teach, and Makaton) • Continued Professional Development opportunities, including access to over 400 specialist online courses to develop your skills and knowledge. • Access to a network of experienced SEN professionals and a supportive community to guide you in your career. • Opportunities to gain experience of working directly with students for those looking to enter fields such as Educational Psychology or teaching. What do Psychology Graduates bring to the SEN Support Assistant role? • Strong understanding of developmental psychology and SEN-related conditions. • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with students. • Patience, empathy and a proactive attitude, ensuring students feel supported at all times. • The ability to apply psychological principles in real-world scenarios to support students academic and social progress. • A genuine interest and desire to help students achieve their full potential in an inclusive and supportive environment. If you are a passionate Psychology Graduate looking to make a positive impact in the lives of students with special educational needs, Axcis Education invites you to apply for this SEN Support Assistant vacancy for the chance to secure a position at this excellent and progressive school. INDBRI <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Laura Dowson on 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2014.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br /><br />As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Laura Dowson&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2014</strong></strong>