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Aspiring Youth Worker

Harmonia Careers

Reading

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GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a compassionate and driven individual to join as a Learning Support Assistant. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with at-risk youth, helping them navigate their social and emotional challenges. You will engage with students in both one-on-one and group settings, fostering positive behavior and enhancing their educational experience. This position is ideal for graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in youth work, psychology, or social services. If you're passionate about making a difference in young lives, this role is your chance to shine.

Qualifications

  • Interest in supporting children with emotional and mental health challenges.
  • Ready for a challenge and interested in SEMH difficulties.

Responsibilities

  • Support young people in making positive decisions and guiding their behavior.
  • Work with students with anxiety, trauma, and social difficulties.

Skills

Empathy
Mentoring
Communication
Behavior Management

Education

Degree in Criminology
Degree in Psychology

Job description

Are you interested in supporting children in challenging communities?

Would you like to help change the lives of young people at risk of crime?

Do you want to develop your experience mentoring young people to make positive decisions?

If the answer is yes, then this graduate job will be the perfect platform for you to kick start your career, gaining valuable experience working with at risk young people with complex social, emotional and mental health challenges.

A fantastic school in Reading are looking for a Graduate (Criminology or Psychology would be relevant!) to work as a Learning Support Assistant from Monday to Friday, to start ASAP. The school caters for pupils who have a range of social and emotional difficulties, as well as challenging behaviours and low self-esteem. You will play a significant role to ensure the students make positive choices, helping to guide their behaviour and increase their engagement in and outside the classroom.

In this Learning Support role, you will have the opportunity to work with a wide array of needs, including anxiety, social withdrawal, anger issues, trauma, grief and social difficulties. The school are therefore looking for an empathetic individual who is interested in helping others, is ready for a challenge and has an interest in SEMH difficulties.

By working both 1:1 and in-group settings with these vulnerable students, you will gain the experienced needed to pursue a career in Youth Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Services or Teaching. This is an amazing platform for a graduate who wants to build their confidence working with challenging behaviour and mental health difficulties.

  • Aspiring Youth Worker
  • Learning Support Assistant
  • SEMH Provision
  • 85 to 95 per day
  • Reading
  • ASAP Start
  • Mon to Fri, 8:30am to 3:30pm

If you are interested in this position, apply click 'APPLY NOW'!

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