Criminology Graduate. Job in Devizes Education & Training Jobs

Academics Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A unique specialist school in Basingstoke is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The role requires a degree in Criminology or Psychology and focuses on building positive relationships to support disadvantaged children. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, providing pastoral support, and ensuring student safeguarding. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a restorative practice setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Criminology or Psychology is essential.
• Experience or knowledge in supporting vulnerable groups is preferred.
• Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in providing learning experiences.
• Offer behaviour and pastoral support to students.
• Build effective relationships with students.
• Adapt approaches to meet individual student needs.
• Ensure safeguarding protocols are followed.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate nature

Ability to build relationships

Practical problem-solving

Education

Degree in Criminology or Psychology

Job description

Do you have a degree in Criminology or Psychology? Are you looking to build your experience supporting vulnerable cohorts? Do you want to work in mental health?

• Position: Learning Support Assistant
• Salary: 85 to 95 per day
• Start Date: ASAP

A unique specialist school in Devizes are looking for a Psychology or Criminology Graduate to join their team and support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You will work with disadvantaged children that have been exposed to adverse childhood experiences. You will help identify their risk and needs, and act as a positive model role.

Many of the children face various barriers in life and are more 'at risk' of negative outcomes. You will be instrumental in building relationships, providing consistency and equipping students with the tools to ensure they feel safe, supported and believe they can succeed at life. Through building strong & robust relationships, you will have the opportunity to have a positive impact and make a real difference to the lives of children.

Based on holistic and therapeutic practice, with a focus on restorative practice, this role will give you essential restorative experience within anti-social and challenging settings - career progression routes include Probation Officer, Youth Offending Teams and Youth Counsellor.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students.
• Behaviour and pastoral support.
• Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students.
• Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener.
• Ensure safeguarding of students.

If you are interested in this role, then apply today!