Graduate - Social Emotional Mental Health Support - Dorking

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Dorking is seeking a Graduate Learning Support Assistant to work with young people facing challenges related to mental health and trauma. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute positively to the lives of vulnerable students while gaining significant experience in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates should have a genuine motivation to assist at-risk youth and an academic skill set to help raise attainment across various subjects.

Qualifications

• Sincere aspiration to work within Criminal Justice, Probation, Rehabilitation, Trauma Support or Psychology.
• Ability to work with vulnerable young people and those at risk of offending.

Responsibilities

• Help raise academic attainment of students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.
• Engage with a mix of vocational subjects and core subjects such as Math and English.

Job description

Graduate - Social Emotional Mental Health Support - Dorking

Restorative Practice - Mental Health - Education and Training

Overview

This is a Learning Support role which is an ideal graduate opportunity for someone with sincere aspirations to work within Criminal Justice, Probation, Rehabilitation, Trauma Support and Psychology. The role is within a challenging school setting for young children that have a range of trauma and mental health based needs.

The school specialises in working with students who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and Wellness concerns. You will play a vital role in helping to raise attainment with are between the students, who all have Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs) SEMH needs and associated learning difficulties.

Role Highlights

For the right person, who has a genuine motivation to work with vulnerable young people and those at risk of offending, this role is ideal. The career progression routes are to roles such as probation officer, youth offending teams and youth counsellors.

A Graduate Learning Support Assistant role that will put you into challenging situations that will build your foundations of experience. This is a specialist school where empathy and pragmatism are key. You will learn to focus on the holistic and therapeutic side of education.

Key Responsibilities

Behaviour is only one aspect of this role, it is imperative that you have the academic skill to be able to raise academic attainment across a number of areas. The school offers a mix of vocational subjects such as computing, hairdressing, PE and the performative arts as well as a core base of Math and English.

What We’re Looking For

It’s fair to say that this role will not be for everyone. We would love to spend time speaking with you about the experience you would have and gauge if this role is ideal for you at this stage in your career.

How to Apply

If interested, please contact me on 01483366436 to discuss and find out what the next steps are.

If you are interested in applying for the role please submit your updated CV, email [e-mail] or call Judith on 01483366436 for more details.