Behavior Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Behavior Support Assistant to work in challenging settings. This role is perfect for graduates in Psychology, Sociology, or Criminology, providing essential hands-on experience with vulnerable students. You will support those facing social and emotional challenges, helping them achieve their potential and preventing entry into the criminal justice system. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young people, where your empathy and communication skills will shine. If you are motivated and enthusiastic about fostering positive change, this opportunity is ideal for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable students and special educational needs.
• Ability to identify risks and needs in students.

Responsibilities

• Support students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
• Collaborate with teachers to enhance student engagement and attainment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Sociology

Degree in Criminology

Job description

Behavior Support Assistant, Buckinghamshire

Location: Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 96f83ae54139

Job Views: 7

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

This role offers essential restorative experience within anti-social and challenging settings, ideal for those aspiring to work in probation, rehabilitation, prison, youth, and social justice sectors.

Based on holistic and therapeutic practices, with a focus on restorative approaches, this Learning Support Assistant (LSA) position is perfect for Criminology and Psychology Graduates. It provides experience working with vulnerable students, enhancing their engagement, attainment, and life chances, with the goal of preventing entry into the criminal justice system.

You will collaborate with teachers and specialists to support students with special educational needs (SEN) and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges. Some students may have experienced adverse childhood experiences; your role will involve identifying risks and needs, escalating concerns when necessary. Your support will help students feel safe, secure, empowered, and confident in their potential.

This position is suitable for graduates in Psychology, Sociology, and Criminology, offering practical experience with hard-to-reach students, and is ideal for those considering careers in outreach, non-profit organizations, probation, prison, or youth justice.

Personal Qualities:

• Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their potential
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build confidence and motivation
• Approachable, with strong relationship-building skills
• Resilient and able to remain calm in stressful situations
• Empathetic, caring, and a good listener
• Motivated and enthusiastic with a professional attitude

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to obtain or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where applicable.