Graduate Intervention and Pastoral Assistant in Woking)

Academics; Woking; On-site; Full time

Job description

Graduate Intervention and Pastoral Assistant - Woking - Social Care - SEMH - SEN - Mental Health - Graduate - Psychology - Criminology

Are you a recent Psychology or Criminology Graduate looking to kick-start your career in the Mental Health Sector?

Are you looking for a role where you can support the mental health of vulnerable young people?

A well-respected specialist school near Woking is looking for a Graduate Intervention and Pastoral Assistant to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The students range between 10 and 16 years old, and some children/young people will have suffered trauma and adverse childhood experiences. You will identify their risks and needs, escalating where necessary. The students therefore need a Graduate Intervention and Pastoral Assistant who will be dedicated to being a consistent role model, is committed to building strong relationships, is empathetic and up for a challenge!

If you are looking to kick-start your career in Social Care, Psychology, Mental Health or Education, then this Graduate Intervention and Pastoral Assistant role is the perfect opportunity for you. You really will be having a positive impact on the lives of children and young people who need it most.

A common feature for many children and young people with special educational needs is marginalisation and disadvantage, trauma, dysfunctional family relationships, low educational attainment and stigmatisation. Subsequently, they face many barriers in life and are more 'at risk' of negative outcomes. You will be instrumental in 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.

This is a challenging role and any previous experience in a relevant field would be advantageous, but is not essential. Training, support, and CPD is provided in order for you to perform your duties and to ensure safeguarding of all students.

The ideal Graduate Intervention and Pastoral Assistant must be open-minded, resilient, and knowledgeable about mental health. The perfect candidate will have experience with SEN children and/or adults in any setting. Graduates in Psychology, Criminology or Counselling would also be perfect for this position. It would be most ideal if you were local to Woking.

Start date: ASAP

Salary: £85-£105 per day, Mon-Fri, 8.30am-4pm, term time only, Woking

Training: Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students.

Eligibility: You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship.

Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence at Academics Ltd if you want to apply:

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