Psychology & Criminology Graduate Opportunity

PSYCHOLOGY & CRIMINOLOGY GRADUATE OPPORTUNITY!

Are you passionate about helping vulnerable young people who have experienced trauma to reach their full potential?

We are looking for a dedicated Pastoral and Learning Support Assistant to support children with additional needs and associated challenging behaviours. This is an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door and gain relevant experience through working closely with vulnerable children and specialist teams to expand your knowledge and skillset.

It is vital that you are sincere about your objectives and know why you want to work in this sector, providing the best possible outcomes for vulnerable students who have experienced adverse childhood experiences, trauma and have been tragically let down by the adult world. These roles are not easy and it can take months to build foundations with vulnerable students and young learners.

Personal Qualities

• Passionate about helping children to achieve their full potential
• Able to build confidence and motivation
• Able to build robust and effective relationships with students
• Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener

Professional Skills & Requirements

• Ability to prepare resources for teaching and learning activities
• Ability to plan learning activities to suit student ability with support from a teacher
• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
• Able to develop knowledge and experience to deliver appropriate support
• Able to encourage the development of social skills and support students' individual needs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to provide behaviour and pastoral support
• Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD
• Ensure safeguarding of students

5 days a week (Mon-Fri)
78- 85 per day
No previous experience is required
Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided
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Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence at Academics Ltd:
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Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.