Aspiring Youth Engagement Worker

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

Job summary

A specialized educational institution in Newbury is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support children with mental health difficulties. The ideal candidate is a graduate with a background in Psychology or Criminology, who is passionate about youth engagement and has experience with vulnerable individuals. This role offers hands-on experience in a supportive setting, enhancing educational and emotional development for at-risk students.

Qualifications

• Graduate with knowledge in Psychology or Criminology.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and resilience.
• Previous experience working with children or vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Help identify and overcome learning barriers students face.
• Implement positive behaviour strategies with team support.
• Motivate students to make appropriate choices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Empathy

Knowledge in Psychology or Criminology

Experience with children or vulnerable adults

Job description

Are you a graduate? Are you eager to build your experience supporting children with mental health difficulties? Are you passionate about restorative approaches?

A unique Specialist School in Newbury are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team as soon as next week. All the pupils at the school have diagnosed social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as associated challenging behaviours and adverse childhood experiences. The school are therefore looking for a Graduate who is knowledgeable about Psychology or Criminology, passionate about helping young people and interested in a career in Youth Engagement.

This Specialist School have a deep focus on addressing the educational, social and therapeutic needs of each student, focusing on individual happiness and well‑being where students can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. The ideal Learning Support Assistant will have excellent interpersonal skills, resilience, empathy and previous experience working with children or vulnerable adults.

As a Learning Support Assistant, will help to identify and overcome any learning barriers that the students face, and help build self‑esteem, social skills and emotional resilience. You will also implement positive behaviour strategies, with the help of the class teacher and multi‑therapy teams, and motivate the students to make appropriate choices.

This role is perfect for anyone interested in a career in Youth Engagement. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will gain hands‑on experience working with vulnerable children; and through building strong, robust relationships, you will increase the engagement, attainment and life chances of the students. This will provide you with essential restorative experience within anti‑social and challenging settings – the perfect opportunity if you are considering a career in rehabilitation, probation, counselling or youth justice!

Aspiring Youth Engagement Worker
Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
£85 to £95 per day
Newbury
Immediate Start
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm

Are you interested in this role? If so, apply today!