Job description
- Provide academic support to children with learning difficulties (e.g. dyslexia, dyscalculia)
- Cognitive training to support learning (e.g. memory, processing speed or attention)
- Conduct Educational Assessments (WRAT, TAPS, TVPS, etc.) for planning of individual programs
Responsibilities
- Write Educations Reports
- Use a wide range of interventions to enhance the learning process
- Provide regular parental feedback
- Develop weekly lesson plans for clients – inclusive of cognitive training, literacy/numeracy support and work for consolidation at home. Lesson plans to be planned and indicated thoroughly for each client.
- Setting of IEP goals after 3 sessions – IEPs should include cognitive training goals, areas of Literacy/Numeracy support (e.g. phonemic awareness, spellings, language comprehension, number bonds). IEPs to be shared with parents and reviewed after 3 months.
- Development of resources for clients or for general use (sight word flashcards, past year exam papers, spelling books and phonics handouts)
- Maintain files and records for the purpose of documenting activities
- Maintain inventory of equipment and resources and, to keep supplies in a clean and usable condition
- Participate in quality improvement projects and develop new therapy programs
Job requirement
- Minimum Degree in Psychology or Special Education
- At least 1-year experience in teaching and working with individuals with Special Educational Needs
- Advantage: Experience in Paediatric and School-Aged Population
- Good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
- Able to work in team and independently
- Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills
- A resourceful person and team player
- Committed to stay competent and up-to-date with current practices
Job Benefits
- Medical , Dental, AWS
Working Hours
- 44 Hours/ Week (Including 1 full Saturday)
