Aspiring Social Worker

Academics; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training

CPD

Job summary

Academics Ltd is seeking a graduate to join as an Aspiring Social Worker/SEN LSA at a specialist school in East Grinstead. The role focuses on supporting students with SEN/SEMH and trauma, aiming to raise engagement and life chances. September start with on-site training and CPD opportunities.

The position offers term-time, Mon-Fri hours (08:30–15:30) and pay in the range of £93–£105 per day PAYE, with eligibility for DBS checks as required.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in Psychology, Sociology or Criminology.
• No prior experience required.
• Must have right to work in the UK and be eligible for DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Support SEN students with SEMH, trauma and related needs.
• Assist in boosting student engagement and attainment.
• Contribute to a safe and supportive classroom environment.
• Work under supervision to provide consistent, compassionate support.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Resilience

Education

Psychology degree

Sociology degree

Criminology degree

Job description

Aspiring Social Worker

East Grinstead - 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 East Grinstead 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 East Grinstead, 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 East Grinstead

• **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