Graduates - Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Camberley; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd is seeking Psychology and Criminology graduates to join a Surrey-based secondary school as Learning Support Assistants in Camberley. You will support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, work alongside the class teacher, and help create a safe, inclusive learning environment. No prior experience is required.

Interviews are taking place in Camberley. The role focuses on restorative practice and safeguarding, with opportunities for professional development within

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology or Criminology.
• No prior experience required for this role.
• Ability to work with vulnerable children in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in delivering learning activities.
• Support students with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Build positive relationships and maintain safeguarding.
• Deliver 1:1 and small group support as required.
• Attend staff meetings and CPD as needed.

Skills

Behaviour support

Pastoral support

Communication skills

Listening skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Criminology

Job description

CALLING PSYCHOLOGY AND CRIMINOLOGY GRADUATES - SURREY BASED/CAMBERLEY

Psychology and Criminology Graduates

Are you passionate about restorative approaches? Are you passionate about demonstrating the value of education and training to vulnerable children? Are you local to Camberley?

We are looking for Psychology and Criminology Graduates to take on Learning Support Assistant Roles to support children with social, emotional and mental health needs, and moderate learning difficulties. You will work in a challenging secondary school setting, working alongside the class teacher, with disadvantaged children that have been exposed to adverse childhood experiences. You will identify their risks and needs, escalating where necessary.

Many of the children face various barriers in life and are more 'at risk' of negative outcomes. You will be instrumental in building relationships, providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life, reducing the risk of them entering the criminal justice system. Through building strong & robust relationships, you will have the opportunity to have a positive impact and make a real difference to the lives of children.

No previous experience is required. Interviews are now taking place in Camberley.

Based on holistic and therapeutic practice, with a focus on restorative practice, this role will give you essential restorative experience within anti-social and challenging settings - career progression routes include Probation Officer, Youth Offending Teams and Youth Counsellor.

The school operates a fully integrated Therapy Programme to support each student's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Therapists work 1:1 with children to ensure their physical and emotional needs are met. The school has excellent facilities on-site; there is excellent on-site training, support and CPD. Excellent opportunity for any Psychology and Criminology Graduates.

Job role and responsibilities for Psychology and Criminology Graduates:

• 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 Camberley.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy