Aspiring Youth Worker

Academics Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational agency in Oxford is seeking a Graduate Learning Support Assistant to work in a Reading school. This role involves supporting at-risk youth with social and emotional difficulties. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Criminology or Psychology and a passion for mentoring young people. The job is from Monday to Friday and offers £85 to £95 per day.

Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse needs, including anxiety and trauma.
• Ability to guide behavior and increase student engagement.
• Understanding of social, emotional, and mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and group support to students.
• Assist students in making positive choices.
• Work collaboratively with school staff.

Skills

Mentoring

Support for at-risk youth

Behavioral guidance

Education

Degree in Criminology or Psychology

Job description

Overview

Are you interested in supporting children in challenging communities? Would you like to help change the lives of young people at risk of crime? Do you want to develop your experience mentoring young people to make positive decisions? If the answer is yes, this graduate job is a perfect platform for you to kick‑start your career, gaining valuable experience working with at‑risk youth facing complex social, emotional, and mental‑health challenges.

Position

A fantastic school in Reading is looking for a Graduate (Criminology or Psychology would be relevant) to work as a Learning Support Assistant from Monday to Friday, starting ASAP. The school caters to pupils with a range of social and emotional difficulties, challenging behaviours, and low self‑esteem. You will play a significant role in helping students make positive choices, guiding their behaviour, and increasing engagement inside and outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with a wide array of needs, including anxiety, social withdrawal, anger issues, trauma, grief, and social difficulties.
• Provide both 1:1 and group support to vulnerable students.
• Help students make positive choices and guide their behaviour.

Professional Development

By working 1:1 and in group settings with these vulnerable students, you will gain the experience needed to pursue a career in Youth Work, Psychology, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Social Services, or Teaching. This is an amazing platform for a graduate who wants to build confidence working with challenging behaviour and mental‑health difficulties.

Key Details

• Aspiring Youth Worker
• Learning Support Assistant
• SEMH Provision
• £85 – £95 per day
• Reading
• ASAP Start
• Mon to Fri, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Application

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