Criminology Graduate - Swindon

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

Job summary

A unique mental health school in Swindon is seeking a Criminology Graduate to work as a Learning Support Assistant. This role involves mentoring children, providing emotional support, and collaborating with various professionals to ensure pupil wellbeing. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Criminology or Psychology and a passion for helping vulnerable children. The position is long-term, starting as soon as possible, with hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Criminology or Psychology preferred.
• Outgoing mindset with a passion for helping vulnerable children.
• Ability to bring positive energy to the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide children through the school day.
• Provide emotional and therapeutic support to pupils.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists for pupil wellbeing.
• Utilise knowledge to support learning challenges.

Skills

Mentoring

Emotional support

Interpersonal communication

De-escalation techniques

Education

Criminology or Psychology degree

Job description

Overview

Are you a recent Criminology graduate looking for a graduate opportunity? Are you hoping to work with vulnerable children who struggle with their mental health? Can you be a positive role model? A unique mental health school in Swindon are looking for a Criminology Graduate to work as a Learning Support Assistant starting as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Work as a Learning Support Assistant to mentor and guide children through the school day.
• Provide emotional and therapeutic support to pupils with childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, attachment disorders and PTSD.
• Help roll out the school’s therapeutic approach in the classroom, supporting students to build resilience and receive a quality education.
• Collaborate with Teachers, Speech Therapists and Occupational Therapists to ensure pupil safety and wellbeing.
• Utilise knowledge from a Criminology or Psychology degree to understand student behaviour, identify triggers for negative behaviour, and support learning challenges.
• Develop de-escalation techniques to resolve conflicts or challenging behaviour.

Qualifications

• Criminology or Psychology graduate preferred.
• Bubbly, outgoing mindset with a passion to help vulnerable children.
• Ability to bring positive energy to the classroom and serve as an exemplary role model.

Details

• Location: Swindon
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 15:30
• Salary: £85 to £95 per day
• Type: Long-term role, start as soon as possible

How to apply

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