Psychology and Criminology Graduates. Job in Guildford Education & Training Jobs

Academics Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational support agency in Guildford is looking for Learning Support Assistants to support children with social, emotional, and mental health needs. As a Psychology or Criminology Graduate, you will work alongside teachers in a secondary school setting to create a supportive and safe learning environment. The role offers excellent training opportunities and career progression.

Qualifications

• Psychology and Criminology Graduates are invited to apply.
• Ability to work 1:1 and in small groups with students.
• Experience in supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health needs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Caring and compassionate

Ability to build robust relationships

Practical approach to meet individual needs

Education

Degree in Psychology or Criminology

Job description

CALLING PSYCHOLOGY AND CRIMINOLOGY GRADUATES - SURREY BASED/GUILDFORD

Psychology and Criminology Graduates are invited to apply for 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, alongside the class teacher, with disadvantaged children who have been exposed to adverse childhood experiences. You will identify their risks and needs, escalating where necessary, and help create a safe, supportive environment to reduce risk and improve outcomes.

Based on holistic and therapeutic practice with a focus on restorative practice, this role offers essential restorative experience within anti-social and challenging settings. Career progression routes may include roles in Probation, Youth Offending Teams and Youth Counselling.

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 on-site facilities, with strong on-site training, support and CPD. This is an excellent opportunity for any Psychology and Criminology Graduate.

Job role and responsibilities

• 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 Guildford

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:
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Location: Guildford