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

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

Job summary

A supportive educational organization is looking for Psychology and Criminology Graduates for Learning Support Assistant roles in Redhill. This position involves assisting teachers and providing support to children with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Ideal candidates should be compassionate, willing to work 1:1 and in small groups, with excellent interpersonal skills. This role is a great opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of disadvantaged children and gain restorative practice experience.

Qualifications

• Passionate about restorative approaches and education.
• No previous experience required, but desire to help and support children is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Compassionate and a good listener

Ability to build effective relationships

Willingness to work 1:1 and in small groups

Education

Psychology or Criminology degree

Job description

CALLING PSYCHOLOGY AND CRIMINOLOGY GRADUATES - SURREY BASED/REDHILL

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 Redhill?

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 Redhill.

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 Redhill

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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Redhill