Aspiring Youth Worker

Harmonia Careers; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in Swindon is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support at-risk young people with complex social and emotional challenges. This role requires a graduate degree in Criminology or Psychology, and a passion for helping others. You will work Monday to Friday, guiding students to make positive choices and enhancing their engagement in education. Competitive daily rates of £85-£95 apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Criminology, Psychology or related discipline.
• Empathetic and interested in helping others.
• Interest in supporting SEMH difficulties.
• Ready for a challenge and motivated to grow your career in Youth Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Services or Teaching.

Responsibilities

• Work with pupils with anxiety, social withdrawal, anger issues, trauma, grief and other social difficulties.
• Support both one-on-one and in group settings to support their mental health and behaviour.

Job description

Job 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, then this graduate job will be the perfect platform for you to kick start your career, gaining valuable experience working with at risk young people with complex social, emotional and mental health challenges.

About the Role

A fantastic school in Swindon is looking for a Graduate (Criminology or Psychology would be relevant!) to work as a Learning Support Assistant from Monday to Friday, to start ASAP. The school caters for pupils who have a range of social and emotional difficulties, as well as challenging behaviours and low self-esteem. You will play a significant role to ensure the students make positive choices, helping to guide their behaviour and increase their engagement in and outside the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Work with pupils with anxiety, social withdrawal, anger issues, trauma, grief and other social difficulties.


• Supported both one‑on‑one and in group settings to support their mental‑health and behaviour.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Criminology, Psychology or related discipline.


• Empathetic and interested in helping others.


• Interest in supporting SEMH difficulties.


• Ready for a challenge and motivated to grow your career in Youth Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Services or Teaching.

Job Details

• Daily rate: £85 - £95 per day


• Location: Swindon


• Start: ASAP
  
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

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