Graduate - Social Emotional Mental Health Support

Academics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Graduate Learning Support Assistant for a challenging school in Surrey. The role focuses on supporting young students with social, emotional, and mental health needs, offering insight into related careers such as probation officer or youth counselor. This position promises invaluable experience in a dynamic environment, ideal for graduates enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable youth.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a relevant field is ideal.
• Strong academic skills are essential for the role.
• Motivation to work with vulnerable youth and at-risk populations.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Address holistic and therapeutic aspects of education.
• Contribute to raising attainment for students with Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs).

Skills

Empathy

Behavior Management

Communication

Pragmatism

Education

Graduate degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Job Title: Graduate - Social Emotional Mental Health Support, Surrey

Client:

Location:

Surrey, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

b9766efb7c58

Job Views:

9

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

This is a Learning Support role suitable for graduates interested in working within Criminal Justice, Probation, Rehabilitation, Trauma Support, and Psychology. The role is based in a challenging school setting for young children with trauma and mental health needs.

The school specializes in supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Wellness concerns. You will contribute to raising attainment for students with Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs) and SEMH needs, many with learning difficulties.

Ideal for individuals motivated to work with vulnerable youth and at-risk populations, with career progression opportunities into roles such as probation officer, youth offending team member, or youth counselor.

This graduate Learning Support Assistant role offers valuable experience in challenging environments, emphasizing empathy and pragmatism. You will learn to address the holistic and therapeutic aspects of education.

While behavior management is part of the role, strong academic skills are essential to improve attainment across subjects. The school offers vocational courses (computing, hairdressing, PE, performing arts) alongside core subjects like Math and English.

We welcome candidates who are committed and eager to discuss how their experience aligns with this role. Please contact us at 01483366436 to learn about the next steps.

Academics is a leading national education recruitment agency, specializing in permanent, long-term, and daily supply teaching and support staff placements across nurseries, primary, secondary, and further education institutions, including mainstream and special educational needs schools.