Behaviour Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Behaviour Support Assistant in Northampton. This role offers invaluable experience in restorative practices within challenging environments, ideal for graduates in Psychology, Sociology, or Criminology. You will work closely with teachers to support vulnerable students, helping them overcome barriers and achieve their full potential. This position is perfect for those aspiring to careers in probation, rehabilitation, or youth justice. Join a dedicated team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people, ensuring they feel safe, empowered, and ready to succeed.

Qualifications

• Ideal for graduates in Psychology, Sociology, or Criminology.
• Experience with vulnerable students and special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students with special educational needs and SEMH challenges.
• Provide consistency and equip children with tools for success.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Motivation

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Sociology

Degree in Criminology

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Posted:

22.03.2025

Expiry Date:

06.05.2025

Job Description:

This role will give you essential restorative experience within anti-social and challenging settings – the perfect opportunity if you have aspirations within probation, rehabilitation, prison, youth and social justice.

Based on holistic and therapeutic practice, with a focus on restorative practice, this Learning Support Assistant (LSA) role is an amazing opportunity for Criminology and Psychology Graduates. The role will give you experience working with vulnerable students, increasing their engagement, attainment and life chances, aiming to ensure they do not enter the criminal justice system.

You will be working alongside teachers and specialist staff to support students with special educational needs (SEN), and a range of associated social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges and traumas. Some children/young people will have suffered adverse childhood experiences, and you will identify their risks and needs, escalating where necessary. Many of the children face various barriers in life and are more ‘at risk’ of negative outcomes. You will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life.

Ideal for Psychology, Sociology, and Criminology graduates, this role will give you excellent practical experience with vulnerable, hard-to-reach students, before embarking on a career in outreach or for non-profit organisations. Also suitable for aspiring Probation Officers, Prison Officers, and Youth Justice Workers.

Personal Qualities:

1. Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential
2. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
3. Able to build confidence and motivation
4. Approachable, and able to build robust and effective relationships with students
5. Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
6. High levels of empathy, caring, compassionate, and a good listener
7. Motivated and enthusiastic, with a professional approach to work

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