Criminology Graduate

Academics; Crawley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Term-time contract

Career progression opportunities

On-going consultant support

Excellent pay rate

Support for DBS application

Job summary

Academics in Crawley is seeking a Criminology Graduate for a role supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs. The position offers term-time hours and opportunities to work with teachers and therapists to plan lessons and support learners aged 7-19 in a specialist school setting.

A DBS (child & adult) is required or support to obtain one. The role focuses on empathy, resilience and commitment to helping young people, with clear progression and ongoing consultant

Qualifications

• Empathy, resilience and patience are essential.
• Commitment to working with children with special needs.
• Willingness to obtain DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Completing administrative work alongside teachers and therapists
• Supporting a child/children with their academics work
• De-escalating situations if a child becomes agitated
• Supporting children with eating and sometimes toileting
• Working with teachers to establish the learning outcomes of lessons
• Supervising children around the campus

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Patience

Commitment

Education

Criminology degree

Job description

Criminology Graduate - Crawley - October 2026

Are you someone who possesses patience, empathy and resilience?

Would you love a role working with young people and making a real difference to their every day lives?

Perhaps you have aspirations of becoming a teacher or therapist?

This opportunity can open so many doors to a rewarding career!

A for children with social, emotional and mental health challenges is seeking a Criminology Graduate. The 'Good' school for ages ranges from 7-19 provides specific and tailored support to children and young adults with a range learning difficulties and behavioural challenges.

As a Criminology Graduate you can benefit from:

• An excellent rate of pay
• Seeing amazing levels of progression and development
• Great career development opportunities
• On-site parking
• Term-time contract
• On-going career support from your dedicated consultant

Your daily responsibilities as a Criminology Graduate:

• Completing administrative work alongside teachers and therapists
• Supporting a child/children with their academics work
• De-escalating situations if a child becomes agitated
• Supporting children with eating and sometimes toileting
• Working with teachers to establish the learning outcomes of lessons
• Supervising children around the campus

Requirements of you:

• A child & adult DBS (we can support your application if you do not currently have one)
• You will not be subject to any measures which prevent you from working with children
• Commitment to the position and a desire to work with children with Special Needs
• Empathy and resilience

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.