SEMH Youth Support Assistant: Build Futures

Academics Ltd; Newbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational organization in Newbury is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. The ideal candidate is a Criminology or Psychology graduate eager to positively influence at-risk youth. Responsibilities include building relationships, delivering interventions, and assisting in emotional development. This role offers valuable experience for future careers in youth work, social work, or educational psychology, along with specialist training.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Criminology or Psychology eager to make a meaningful difference.
• Commitment to working with at-risk children.
• Willingness to undergo specialist training in youth intervention.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with students.
• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions.
• Assist in developing coping strategies.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Ability to build relationships

Education

Criminology or Psychology Degree

Job description

A specialist educational organization in Newbury is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. The ideal candidate is a Criminology or Psychology graduate eager to positively influence at-risk youth. Responsibilities include building relationships, delivering interventions, and assisting in emotional development. This role offers valuable experience for future careers in youth work, social work, or educational psychology, along with specialist training.