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

Academics Ltd; Knaphill; 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 Woking. The position involves supporting disadvantaged children with emotional and mental health needs in a secondary school. With a focus on restorative approaches, candidates will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on children's lives. No prior experience is required, and the role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with competitive daily pay.

Qualifications

• No previous experience is required.
• Must be local to Woking.
• Willingness to work 1:1 and in small groups.
• Ability to commute to Woking.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students.
• Provide behaviour and pastoral support.
• Ensure safeguarding of students.
• Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to build robust relationships

Caring and compassionate

Good listener

Education

Psychology or Criminology degree

Job description

Overview

CALLING PSYCHOLOGY AND CRIMINOLOGY GRADUATES - SURREY BASED/WOKING

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 Woking?

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 0at risk0 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 Woking.

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

• 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 Woking

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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Woking