Aspiring Social Worker: Restorative Education Advocate

Pharmacyupdate; Sittingbourne; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training

CPD

Term time only

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Psychology degree

Criminology degree

Social Science degree

Job description

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.