Psychology And Criminology Graduates

Academics Ltd; Reigate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking Psychology and Criminology Graduates for Learning Support Assistant roles in a Reigate secondary school. Candidates will support children with various needs and build effective relationships to foster their development. No prior experience is needed, and the role offers a day rate of £90-£100 for dedicated graduates ready to make a difference. Training and professional development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

On-site training

Career progression opportunities

CPD support

Qualifications

• No previous experience is required.
• Ability to work 1:1 and in small groups with students.
• Willingness to assist with pastoral support.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students.
• Provide behaviour and pastoral support.
• Ensure safeguarding of students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Listening

Education

Degree in Psychology or Criminology

Job description

CALLING PSYCHOLOGY AND CRIMINOLOGY GRADUATES - SURREY BASED / REIGATE

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

Psychology and Criminology Graduates

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 Reigate.

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 Reigate 5 days a week (Mon-Fri)

£90-£100 per day

Apply now or contact Sam Price at Academics Ltd, if you are a Psychology or Criminology Graduate :

(phone number removed)

Reigate