Aspiring Youth Engagement Worker. Job in Newbury Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

An innovative specialist school in Newbury is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant. This role offers recent graduates the chance to gain invaluable experience in youth engagement, working closely with students who have social, emotional, and mental health needs. You will play a key role in fostering self-esteem and resilience, helping students navigate their challenges. If you are passionate about making a difference and considering a career in rehabilitation or counselling, this position will provide essential hands-on experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates passionate about supporting children with mental health difficulties.
• Experience working with children or vulnerable adults is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and overcome learning barriers faced by students.
• Implement positive behaviour strategies with the help of teachers.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Experience with Vulnerable Groups

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Criminology

Job description

Are you a recent 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 possible. 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
• ASAP or September 2025
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm

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

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