Graduate Intervention and Pastoral Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Graduate Intervention and Pastoral Assistant to support vulnerable young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. This role is perfect for recent graduates in Psychology or Criminology looking to make a positive impact in the mental health sector. You will provide essential support to children aged 10-16, helping them overcome challenges and build resilience. The position offers excellent on-site training and support, ensuring you are well-equipped to make a difference. If you're passionate about mental health and education, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Excellent on-site training

Support and CPD

Term time only work

Qualifications

• Recent graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or Counselling are ideal.
• Experience with SEN children or adults is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the mental health of vulnerable young people.
• Identify risks and needs of students with SEMH issues.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Knowledge of Mental Health

Communication Skills

Experience with SEN

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Criminology

Degree in Counselling

Job description

Graduate Intervention and Pastoral Assistant - Woking - Social Care - SEMH - SEN - Mental Health - Graduate - Psychology - Criminology

Are you a recent Psychology or Criminology Graduate looking to kick-start your career in the Mental Health Sector?

Are you looking for a role where you can support the mental health of vulnerable young people?

A well-respected specialist school near Woking is looking for a Graduate Intervention and Pastoral Assistant to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The students range between 10 and 16 years old, and some children/young people will have suffered trauma and adverse childhood experiences. You will identify their risks and needs, escalating where necessary. The students therefore need a Graduate Intervention and Pastoral Assistant who will be dedicated to being a consistent role model, committed to building strong relationships, empathetic, and up for a challenge!

If you are looking to kick-start your career in Social Care, Psychology, Mental Health, or Education, then this Graduate Intervention and Pastoral Assistant role is the perfect opportunity for you. You will have a positive impact on the lives of children and young people who need it most.

A common feature for many children and young people with special educational needs is marginalisation and disadvantage, trauma, dysfunctional family relationships, low educational attainment, and stigmatisation. Subsequently, they face many barriers in life and are more 'at risk' of negative outcomes. You will be instrumental in providing consistency and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life.

This is a challenging role and any previous experience in a relevant field would be advantageous but is not essential. Training, support, and CPD is required in order for you to perform your duties and to ensure safeguarding of all students.

The ideal Graduate Intervention and Pastoral Assistant must be open-minded, resilient, and knowledgeable about mental health. The perfect candidate will have experience with SEN children and/or adults in any setting. Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or Counselling would also be perfect for this position. It would be most ideal if you were local to Woking.

Start date ASAP
£85-£105 per day, Mon-Fri, 8.30am-4pm, term time only, Woking
Excellent on-site training, support, and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence at Academics Ltd, if you want to apply:
01483 362 636
[e-mail]

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.