Assistant Psychology jobs in Maidenhead

About Loddon

Loddon School is more than a residential school, it is a home for 30 children aged 8-19 with profound autism, who are non-verbal and have severe learning difficulties, resulting in highly challenging behaviours.

We approach things a little differently at Loddon, offering home-based style education, with children learning through play and experience new life skills. We see every opportunity as a learning opportunity and use positive working methods to engage children in learning and prepare them for adult life. We strive to ensure each child has an enhance quality of life, and we do this by being innovational, encouraging, inspiring and holistic.

Loddon School has a philosophy of Positive Behaviour Support and all staff are committed to PROACT-SCIPr-UK®, which was developed here.

About the role

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic assistant to join out DBAS (Department of Behaviour Analysis) team to make a difference to our young people's lives. You will assist the team in collecting and analysing data, supporting the development of the children and teaching them replacement strategies to improve their quality of life. We focus on a positive approach, teaching functional skills and coping strategies by using therapeutic methods following data gathering and analysis. Our strategies are personalised to each child's needs, using a person centered approach.

We are looking for someone who is passionate in providing support to our children and staff, working in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, who will place teamwork with others at the forefront of their work. You will be passionate about providing high-quality care and education whilst being patient, understanding and attentive to each child's needs. You will ensure the children's safety and welfare are always being promoted. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with children with Autism and/or Learning difficulties as well as understanding Positive Behaviour Support.

Knowledge of PROACT-SCIPr-UK/Loddon PLLUSS would be desirable; however, training will be provided for the right candidate.

Hours of work

Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Salary

£26,793 - £30,810 (salary is dependent on previous experience and qualifications)

Closing date

Monday 9th November

Benefits:

• Funded Qualifications
• Career Development support
• Generous referral scheme
• On-site parking
• Free staff meals on shift
• Discounted gym membership
• Established Wellbeing support
• 35 days annual leave

We cannot currently offer sponsorship or switch sponsors.

All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK with a minimum of 12-18 months remaining on their Visa and be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

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Pay: £26,793.00-£30,810.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Do you have a degree level qualification?

Experience:

• SEN : 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person