Health and Social Care Graduate

Student Times; Padham's Green; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Student Times in Barking and Dagenham is seeking a Health and Social Care Graduate to work as a Learning Support Assistant in a special school. You will support pupils with learning, development and wellbeing, alongside teachers and specialist staff, creating a safe and inclusive classroom environment.

The role suits graduates aiming for teaching, educational psychology, social care or specialist education, offering hands-on experience and development opportunities within a supportive setting in

Qualifications

• Graduate with a relevant Health and Social Care related degree.
• Previous experience with children or young people desirable but not essential.
• Patient, compassionate, resilient and enthusiastic.
• Experience in education/training environments advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils.
• Supporting pupils with their learning, communication and personal development.
• Helping pupils participate fully in classroom activities.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Working as part of a supportive education and care team.
• Following individual learning and support plans.
• Contributing to a positive approach to education and training within the school.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Education

Health and Social Care degree

Psychology

Education

Sociology

Job description

Health and Social Care Graduate - Learning Support Assistant

Location: Barking and Dagenham

Are you a Health and Social Care Graduate looking to begin a rewarding career supporting children and young people? We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and motivated graduate to work as a Learning Support Assistant in a special school in Barking and Dagenham.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an interest in education and training who wants to make a genuine difference to pupils with additional learning and support needs.

The Role - Health and Social Care Graduate

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and specialist staff to support pupils in their learning, development and wellbeing. You will help create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment across Barking and Dagenham.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils.
• Supporting pupils with their learning, communication and personal development.
• Helping pupils participate fully in classroom activities.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Working as part of a supportive education and care team.
• Following individual learning and support plans.
• Contributing to a positive approach to education and training within the school.

About You

We are particularly interested in graduates who have studied Health and Social Care, Psychology, Education, Sociology or a related subject. Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential.

You should be patient, compassionate, resilient and enthusiastic about helping pupils achieve their potential. Experience of education and training environments would be advantageous.

Why Join? Health and Social Care Graduate

This role provides valuable experience for graduates considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, social care, therapy or specialist education. You will receive support and development opportunities while gaining hands-on experience in a special school.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to develop your career in Barking and Dagenham, we would love to hear from you.

Location: Barking and Dagenham
Role: Learning Support Assistant - Health and Social Care Graduate

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