Aspiring Social Worker

Pharmacyupdate; Sittingbourne; Hybride; GBP 11 000 - 17 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-site training

CPD

Term time only

Résumé du poste

Academics Ltd is recruiting a Pastoral & Learning Support Assistant to join a challenging SEN school in Sittingbourne, supporting 4-18 year-olds with diverse SEMH needs.

Role focuses on restorative practice, building resilience and safeguarding, with training and professional development provided. No prior experience required; Psychology/Criminology/Social Science degrees are advantageous. Right to work in the UK is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Criminology or Social Science is advantageous.
• No prior experience required.
• Right to work in the UK is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are expected.

Responsabilités

• Support students with SEN and SEMH in a 4-18 setting.
• Identify risks and needs, escalating appropriately.
• Collaborate with teachers to provide consistency and support.
• Help raise engagement, attainment and life chances.
• Assist with safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Empathy

Resilience

Formation

Psychology degree

Criminology degree

Social Science degree

Description du poste

Sittingbourne- Aspiring Social Worker - SEMH - Intervention - Mental Health - SEN - Education and Training - Graduate

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

We are looking for a dedicated Pastoral & Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work in a challenging SEN school for children aged 4-18.

This role will give you essential restorative experience within anti-social and challenging settings - the perfect opportunity if you have aspirations within social work, probation, rehabilitation, prison, youth and social justice.

Based on holistic and therapeutic practice, with a focus on restorative practice, this Learning Support Assistant role is an amazing opportunity for Criminology and Psychology Graduates. The role will give you experience working with vulnerable students, increasing their engagement, attainment and life chances, aiming to ensure they do not enter the criminal justice system.

You will be working alongside teachers and specialist staff to support students with special educational needs (SEN), and a range of associated social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges and traumas. Some children / young people will have suffered adverse childhood experiences, and you will identify their risks and needs, escalating where necessary. Many of the children face various barriers in life and are more 'at risk' of negative outcomes. 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
• Able to build confidence and motivation
• 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

ASAP 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
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.