Graduate - Social Emotional Mental Health Support

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national agency is seeking a Graduate Learning Support Assistant to work with vulnerable young people in a challenging school setting. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in criminal justice and trauma support while focusing on the holistic aspects of education. Ideal candidates should be empathetic and pragmatic, ready to support students with various needs and improve their educational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Ideal for graduates aspiring to work in Criminal Justice, Probation, or Psychology.
• Experience in challenging situations, focusing on holistic education.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Help raise attainment among students with Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs).

Skills

Empathy

Pragmatism

Job description

Restorative Practice - Mental Health - Education and Training

This is a Learning Support role, ideal for graduates aspiring to work in Criminal Justice, Probation, Rehabilitation, Trauma Support, or Psychology. The position is within 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 play a vital role in helping to raise attainment among students who have Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs) and associated learning difficulties.

This role is suitable for individuals genuinely motivated to work with vulnerable young people and at-risk youth. Career progression can lead to roles such as probation officer, youth offending team member, or youth counselor.

The Graduate Learning Support Assistant position offers experience in challenging situations, building your foundational skills. Empathy and pragmatism are essential, as you will focus on the holistic and therapeutic aspects of education.

While behavior management is part of the role, it’s crucial to have the academic skills to improve attainment across various subjects. The school offers vocational subjects like computing, hairdressing, PE, and the performing arts, alongside core subjects such as Math and English.

This role may not be suitable for everyone. We welcome discussions to explore your experience and determine if this position aligns with your career stage.

If interested, please contact me at 01483 366436 to discuss next steps.

Academics is a leading national agency specializing in recruiting teachers and education support staff for nurseries, primary, secondary, and further education institutions, including mainstream and special educational needs schools.

To apply, please submit your updated CV or email [e-mail]. You can also call Judith at the number above for more information.