Criminology Graduate

TN United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, or Education Studies to work as SEN Learning Support Assistants in Leicester. This role provides invaluable experience in supporting children with diverse needs, including those facing emotional and mental health challenges. You will collaborate with outstanding professionals, engage in small group work, and benefit from comprehensive training. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates aiming to pursue careers in Clinical Psychology, Advocacy, or Teaching, while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children.

Benefits

Training and support provided by the school

Collaboration with SEN professionals

Potential shadowing of specialists

Classes of no more than 6 students

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Experience with children with diverse needs and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Support children with social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
• Build relationships and demonstrate the value of education.

Skills

Psychology

Criminology

Sociology

Education Studies

Safeguarding and Child Protection

Education

Graduate in Psychology

Graduate in Criminology

Graduate in Sociology

Graduate in Education Studies

Job description

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Criminology / Psychology Graduate - Leicester City

Salary Scale: TA2
Start Date: ASAP
Contract type: Long Term/ Temporary to Permanent

GSL SEN Education is seeking Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, or Education Studies graduates based in Leicester to work as SEN Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) in specialist schools for children with EHCPs related to trauma, social, emotional, and mental health challenges, ADHD, ADD, OCD, and other associated conditions.

This role is ideal for sincere graduates aiming to gain practical experience in the field, supporting aspirations in Clinical Psychology, Advocacy, Youth/Social Justice, or preparing for Teaching careers. It offers daily exposure to the nuanced and vital role of supporting children with diverse needs.

Key considerations when working as an LSA in an Alternative Learning Provision include:

• Building relationships based on comfort through a Restorative approach (prioritizing comfort over content)
• Demonstrating the value of education to students

Working with children with varied mental health backgrounds, cultures, and home lives makes relationship-building and understanding individual needs crucial. It is essential to qualify and disqualify sectors related to SEN and Mental Health for yourself.

Applicants must have a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

Benefits include:

• Working with a large provision of 60 children aged 5-16, both boys and girls
• Collaborating with outstanding SEN professionals and like-minded Psychology and Criminology graduates
• Potential shadowing of specialists, depending on schedules and individual contexts
• Classes of no more than 6 students, with a mix of 1:1 and small group work
• Focus on Key Skills, Personal Development, Sports, Cooking, Technology, Music, Drama, Photography, and Art
• All training and support provided by the school through their excellent training system

For more information, please contact Gugs at 07534975592.