PSYCHOLOGY & CRIMINOLOGY GRADUATE

CALLING PSYCHOLOGY & CRIMINOLOGY GRADUATE - Aldershot

Are you passionate about restorative approaches? Are you passionate about demonstrating the value of education to vulnerable children?

We are looking for Psychology & 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 Primary 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.

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 & Criminology Graduates in the Aldershot area.

Job role and responsibilities for Psychology & 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

5 days a week (Mon-Fri)
£85-£90 per day

Apply now or contact Abbie Cuthbert at Academics Ltd, if you are a Psychology or Criminology Graduate in Aldershot:

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.

Psychology & Criminology Graduate - Aldershot