Aspiring Youth Worker

Academics Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider in Swindon seeks a Learning Support Assistant to support at-risk students. The role offers valuable experience for graduates interested in Youth Work, Psychology, or related fields. Responsibilities include guiding student behavior and engagement, with a focus on social and emotional challenges. This is an excellent opportunity to build confidence while making a positive impact on young people's lives.

Qualifications

• Graduate job supporting at-risk young people.
• Interest in youth work or psychology is essential.
• Experience working with vulnerable individuals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support students with social and emotional challenges.
• Guide behavior to promote engagement in school.
• Work in both 1:1 and group settings.

Skills

Empathy

Supportive communication

Interest in SEMH

Education

Degree in Criminology or Psychology

Job description

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.

A fantastic school in Swindon are 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.

In this Learning Support role, you will have the opportunity to work with a wide array of needs, including anxiety, social withdrawal, anger issues, trauma, grief and social difficulties. The school are therefore looking for an empathetic individual who is interested in helping others, is ready for a challenge and has an interest in SEMH difficulties.

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

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

If you are interested in this position, apply click 'APPLY NOW'!