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Assistant Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant Jobs in Bengaluru, India at Insighte
Location: Bengaluru
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About Insighte
Insighte is a leading neurodiversity-affirming and child-rights driven organization dedicated to fostering inclusion for children with developmental differences. We provide support services such as Shadow Teachers, Special Educators, Homecare therapy, and counselling, ensuring that every child can thrive in their natural environments (school, home, and community) with dignity and support.
Role Summary
We are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work closely with children with Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and other developmental needs in mainstream school settings. In this role, you will serve as a one-on-one educational facilitator for a child, helping them achieve academic, behavioural, and social goals in an inclusive classroom. After approximately six months of successful school-based support, you will also have the opportunity to take on Homecare therapy assignments, providing individualized support to children ighte provides comprehensive in-house training (including the TEACCH approach and other neurodiversity-affirming methods) to prepare you for both school and home environments, ensuring you are fully equipped before transitioning into any Homecare role.
Key Responsibilities
• In-Class Support:
Work as a shadow teacher within a classroom, facilitating the child’s inclusion by adapting lessons and activities to their needs and assisting with attention, communication, and social interaction.
• Home Environment Support:
Following the initial period, deliver one-on-one therapeutic or educational sessions in a child’s home environment, reinforcing learning and behavioural strategies in daily routines (with full training provided beforehand).
• Goal Implementation:
Collaborate with special educators or Mentors to implement individualized education plans (IEPs) or learning goals for the child, focusing on academic progress, behaviour modification, and social skills development.
• Progress Monitoring:
Track the child’s improvements and challenges. Maintain daily notes and prepare monthly progress reports for parents and the Insighte team, highlighting milestones and areas needing adjustment.
• Parent & Teacher
Collaboration:
Communicate regularly and professionally with parents, teachers, and the Insighte team to ensure consistency in strategies across school and home. Provide guidance to parents on how to support the child’s development at home.
• Inclusive Advocacy:
Uphold a child-rights based approach in all interactions, advocating for the child’s needs and inclusion. Help reintegrate the child into mainstream activities by bridging learning or social gaps.
• Professional Development:
Attend all required in-house training sessions, workshops, and supervision meetings. Continuously update your skills and apply feedback to improve the child’s support plan.
Qualifications
• Educational Background:
Master’s degree in Psychology/ Social work or related field. Additional certification or diploma in Special Education is highly valued.
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Experience:
Prior experience or internships working with children (especially those with special needs) is preferred. Understanding of inclusive education practices is a plus.
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Skills:
Excellent communication skills (fluency in English is required; proficiency in Hindi/Kannada is a plus). Creativity in approach, patience, and the ability to engage children in learning. Strong observational and reporting skills to document progress.
• Mindset:
Passionate about inclusion and child development. A self-starter who is proactive, eager to learn, and adaptable in challenging situations. Empathy, positivity, and professionalism are essential.
• Other Requirements:
Ability to commit to at least 1 year in the role to ensure continuity in the child’s progress. Punctuality and reliability in attending sessions (school hours and any scheduled home sessions). Willingness to travel within the city for home assignments if required.
Training & Career Development
At Insighte, you will undergo robust in-house training when you join, equipping you with techniques like the TEACCH method and neurodiversity-affirming practices to confidently support…
Title: Assistant Psychologist – Learning Support Assistant
Company: Insighte
Location: Bengaluru, India
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