Graduate Learning Support - Psychology/Criminology

Academics Ltd; Reigate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Reigate is seeking Psychology and Criminology graduates to join as Learning Support Assistants in a challenging secondary school setting. You will support students with social, emotional and mental health needs, and work alongside teachers to deliver targeted interventions in small groups and 1:1 settings.

No previous experience is required; training and CPD are provided as part of a holistic therapy-led programme aimed at safeguarding and enabling vulnerable pupils to feel

Qualifications

• Graduate in Psychology or Criminology.
• No prior teaching experience required.
• Strong safeguarding awareness and restorative approach.
• Comfortable working with vulnerable children in challenging settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students
• Behaviour and pastoral support
• Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students
• Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
• Ensure safeguarding of students
• Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD
• Can commute to Reigate / Redhill

Skills

Learning support

Behaviour management

Pastoral care

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Criminology

Job description

Academics Ltd in Reigate is seeking Psychology and Criminology graduates to join as Learning Support Assistants in a challenging secondary school setting. You will support students with social, emotional and mental health needs, and work alongside teachers to deliver targeted interventions in small groups and 1:1 settings.

No previous experience is required; training and CPD are provided as part of a holistic therapy-led programme aimed at safeguarding and enabling vulnerable pupils to feel