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Aspiring Youth Worker - Gang Prevention

Academics Ltd.

United Kingdom

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Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking an Aspiring Youth Worker to join a specialist school in Woking. This rewarding role is perfect for Psychology or Criminology graduates eager to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people. You'll engage with students facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges, using restorative practices to foster a supportive learning environment. With opportunities for career progression into probation and youth counselling, this position offers a unique chance to build your experience in a transformative educational setting. If you're passionate about helping others and ready to embrace a challenging yet fulfilling role, this is the opportunity for you.

Ideal for graduates in Psychology or Criminology with aspirations in Criminal Justice.
Experience with vulnerable youth and a focus on mental health is essential.

Support students with SEMH needs and help raise their academic attainment.
Implement restorative practices and focus on holistic learning.

Restorative Practice

Empathy

Positive Reinforcement

Holistic Education

MAPA Training

ABA Training

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Criminology

Aspiring Youth Worker - Restorative Practice - Mental Health - Education and Training - Ideal role for a Psychology/Criminology graduate with sincere aspirations within Criminal Justice and Probation – Woking

A focus on an October 24 start depending on your availability. This is a challenging school setting for boys that have a range of trauma and mental health based needs. For the right person, who has a genuine motivation to work with vulnerable young people and those at risk of offending, this role is ideal. The career progression routes are to roles such as probation officer, youth offending teams, and youth counsellors.

The Provision & LSA Role

Specialist schools for students with social emotional needs and Autism aged 9-16 years old
Focus on recovering from trauma through restorative practices and a holistic approach to learning
SEMH, ADHD, Asperger’s, OCD, Dyslexia and a focus on Social, Emotional and Mental Health challenges
Focus on learning and delivering key and personal/functional skills
Practical, creative and vocational subjects that spark joy for the students and help them positively contribute to society
Classes of 6-8 ranging on ability, interest, and age
MAPA and ABA Training provided
£85+ per day PAYE, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.00pm

This is a Learning Support Assistant role that will put you into challenging situations that will build your foundations of experience. This is a specialist school where empathy and pragmatism are key. You will learn to focus on the holistic and therapeutic side of education.

Restorative Practice and positive reinforcement will be key skills in this LSA role in Woking. The role specializes in working with students who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and Wellness concerns. You will play a vital role in helping to raise attainment among students, who all have Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs), SEMH needs, and associated learning difficulties.

Behaviour is only one aspect of this role; it is imperative that you have the academic skill to be able to raise academic attainment across a number of areas. The school offers a mix of vocational subjects such as computing, hairdressing, PE, and the performative arts as well as a core base of maths and English.

If interested, please call Ben Mason on 01483 362393 to discuss and find out what the next steps are.

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