Aspiring Criminal Justice Officer

Academics Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization in Swindon is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant for a long-term position starting ASAP. This role is perfect for recent graduates in Psychology, Sociology, or Criminology looking to gain experience before pursuing a career as a Criminal Justice Officer or similar fields. Daily duties include assisting teachers and managing challenging behaviours of students aged 5 to 16 with mental health needs. The position offers £85 to £95 per day.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates in Psychology, Sociology, or Criminology preferred.
• Confidence in managing challenging behaviours is essential.
• Training will be provided for handling difficult situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in improving academic and emotional attainment of students.
• Support the teacher in delivering engaging lessons.
• Manage challenging behaviour in a classroom setting.

Skills

Confidence working with difficult behaviour

Supportive communication

Engagement in lesson delivery

Education

Recent university graduate

C in GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Are you a recent Psychology, Sociology or Criminology graduate? Are you looking to gain experience before becoming a qualified Criminal Justice Officer? Do you want to help support young people with behavioural needs?

A School for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs is looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to join their supportive team in a long‑term position starting as soon as possible. The children in this school range from 5 to 16 and have a range of mental health needs. This is therefore an ideal role for an aspiring Behaviour Therapist to work alongside young people with behavioural challenges and help assist them in their learning.

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, your daily duties will involve raising the academic and emotional attainment of the students and assisting the teacher in delivering fun and engaging lessons. The class of children will be extremely challenging and therefore you will need to manage their behaviour accordingly and be able to remain calm when challenging and complex situations arise. You will receive all the necessary training to deal with difficult behaviour and gain fantastic experience needed to become a Criminal Justice Officer.

The ideal candidate will be a recent university graduate with a C in GCSE Maths and English. Confidence working with difficult behaviour is essential. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone looking to become a Criminal Justice Officer, Youth Justice Worker, Psychologist, Therapist, Counsellor or looking to be in the field of Outreach Work.

• Behaviour Support Worker
• School for children with mental health needs
• Swindon
• 85 to 95 per day
• ASAP Start
• Opportunity for Future Criminal Justice Officer, Criminologist or Psychologist

Does this role sound like the role for you? If so, apply today!