Classroom Aide

Academics; South Town; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational organization near Farnborough is seeking a passionate Classroom Aide to support students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges. This role offers an excellent opportunity for graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or related fields to gain valuable experience in a specialist school environment. You will work alongside teachers to help children overcome obstacles, build resilience, and achieve their full potential. Training and support are provided, and no previous experience is required. Compensation is £85–£100 per day during term time.

Benefits

Excellent on-site training

Support and CPD provided

Opportunity to work with vulnerable children

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential.
• Motivated and enthusiastic, with a professional approach to work.
• No previous experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Support students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges.
• Identify risks and needs of children and escalate where necessary.
• Build strong relationships to increase student engagement and life chances.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate effectively

High levels of empathy

Approachable and able to build relationships

Resilience in stressful situations

Job description

Farnborough - 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 Farnborough. 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 Farnborough 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 Farnborough / surrounding areas

Education and Training

Apply now or contact Georgina at Academics- 01483 362 823