Graduate Pastoral Assistant

Academics Ltd; Guildford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist school near Guildford seeks a Graduate Pastoral Assistant to support vulnerable young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This role provides a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or Counselling to make a positive impact in children's lives while gaining valuable experience in the Mental Health sector.

Benefits

Excellent on-site training

Support and CPD provided

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN children or adults in any setting.
• Open-minded and dedicated to building relationships.
• Committed to supporting vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 10 to 16 with SEMH needs.
• Be a consistent role model and help manage challenges.
• Work closely with students facing trauma and anxiety.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Knowledge of mental health

Education

Graduate in Psychology

Graduate in Criminology

Graduate in Counselling

Job description

Graduate Pastoral Assistant - Guildford - Social Care - SEMH - Intervention - Pastoral - Graduate - Psychology - Criminology

Are you a recent Psychology 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 and at-risk young people?

A well-respected specialist school near Guildford is looking for a Graduate Pastoral Assistant to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The students range between 10 and 16 years old, and face a range of social, emotional and mental health needs, and challenges including trauma, anxiety, OCD, and behavioural issues. The students therefore need a Graduate Pastoral Assistant who will be dedicated to being a consistent role model, is committed to building strong relationships, is empathetic and up for a challenge! The school is located near Guildford, in the beautiful Surrey Hills and has on-site parking.

The ideal Graduate 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.

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

ASAP start
89 to 100 per day, Mon-Fri, 8.30am-4pm, PAYE, term time only
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
Must be able to travel to Guildford

Apply now or contact Judith Oakley at Academics Ltd, if you are interested in this role:
(phone number removed)
(url removed)

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

Social Care
Guildford