Classroom Aide

Academics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a Classroom Aide for a specialist school near Reigate, dedicated to supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in educational and therapeutic settings, ideal for graduates in Psychology or Criminology. The position emphasizes building relationships that empower vulnerable children to succeed and avoid negative life outcomes.

Benefits

Excellent on-site training

Ongoing support and CPD provided

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping children achieve their potential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication.
• Ability to build confidence and motivation in students.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH challenges and traumas.
• Build strong relationships to enhance student engagement.
• Identify risks and needs for vulnerable children.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Communication

Resilience

Motivation

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Reigate - Mental Health – Psychology – Criminology – Sociology – Graduate- Education and Training

Are you passionate about demonstrating the value of education to vulnerable children who have been exposed to traumas and adverse childhood experiences?

We are seeking a dedicated Classroom Aide to work in this small, specialist school near Reigate. All students have social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and associated challenging behaviours. The school has a deep focus on addressing the educational, social and therapeutic needs of students, focusing on individual happiness and well-being where students can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Are you passionate about restorative approaches?

This Classroom Aide role will give you essential restorative experience within anti-social and challenging settings – the perfect opportunity if you are thinking of a career in prison, rehabilitation, probation, or youth justice services. Based on holistic and therapeutic practice, this Classroom Aide role is an amazing opportunity for Criminology and Psychology Graduates. The role will give you hands-on experience working with vulnerable children; and through building strong, robust relationships, you will increase the engagement, attainment and life chances of children, aiming to ensure they do not enter the criminal justice system.

Specification for Classroom Aide

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

You will be working alongside teachers and specialist staff in Reigate to support students with 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.

**Start date ASAP
**Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
**£85-£100 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, term time only
**No previous experience is required
**You MUST be able to travel to Reigate / surrounding areas

Education and Training

Apply now or contact Georgina at Academics- 01483 362 823