Aspiring Social Worker

Academics; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training

CPD provided

Job summary

Academics is recruiting for an Aspiring Social Worker / SEN LSA in Burgess Hill. This graduate role supports students with SEN and SEMH, providing vital learning assistance and behaviour support to help pupils engage and progress.

The position offers on-site training, guided CPD and a pathway into social work or education careers for Psychology, Sociology or Criminology graduates. Working hours are Mon-Fri, 08:30-15:30, term time only.

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Able to commute to Burgess Hill.
• September start with trial days to ensure role and school fit.
• Excellent on-site training, support and CPD provided to safeguard students.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEN and SEMH and associated needs.
• Assist with learning activities and behavioural support.
• Build consistent relationships to help engagement and progress.
• Contribute to safeguarding and student well-being on-site.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Empathy

Resilience

Motivation

Commute to Burgess Hill

Education

Psychology degree

Sociology degree

Criminology degree

Job description

Aspiring Social Worker

Burgess Hill - Aspiring Social Worker - SEN - SEMH - Autism - Mental Health - Education and Training - Graduate

Are you passionate about demonstrating the value of education to vulnerable children?

A specialist built school based in Burgess Hill is looking for a dedicated graduate wanting to gain experience as an Aspiring Social Worker/SEN Learning Support Assistant (SEN LSA). You will support students with special educational needs (SEN), and a range of associated social, emotional and mental health challenges (SEMH) and traumas.

This Aspiring Social Worker/SEN LSA role is ideal for a Psychology, Sociology and Criminology graduates. You will gain excellent practical experience with SEN/SEMH pupils in a relevant field, before you take your next step. The role will give you experience working with vulnerable pupils, increasing their engagement, attainment and life chances.

These children and young people face multiple barriers in their day-to-day life, including trauma, marginalisation and disadvantage, low educational achievement and social stigma. With this Aspiring Social Worker/SEN LSA role based in Burgess Hill, you will be an essential part of the pupils school life as with your consistency, you will provide them with invaluable help so they learn as much as they can, progress as far as they can and accomplish as much as they.

You will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life.

Person Specification

• Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
• Approachable, and able to build robust and effective relationships with students
• Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
• High levels of empathy, caring, compassionate, and a good listener
• Motivated and enthusiastic, with a professional approach to work
• Able to commute to Burgess Hill
• September start, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you
• Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
• £93-£105 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only
• No previous experience is required
• If you have a Psychology / Criminology / Social Science degree, it's an excellent use of your degree
• You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy