Aspiring Outreach Worker - Academics : Job Details

Location: SwindonSalary: £85 to £95 per day Start Date: ASAPHours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-15:30

Are you a Criminology or Psychology Graduate looking to make a real impact on young lives? Do you want to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs who are at-risk of gang involvement? Are you passionate about early intervention?

If so, this role could be the perfect next step for you!

A special provision in Swindon is seeking a resilient graduate to join their team as an SEMH Teaching Assistant. Many of the pupils struggle with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and often exhibit anti-social and challenging behaviours. You will help mentor, guide and engage pupils, helping to steer them away from negative influences and towards positive life choices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify the needs and risks of each pupil.
• Help students develop emotional resilience and positive coping strategies.
• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions to prevent anti-social behaviours.
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils.
• Assist teachers in creating a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Support mentoring, interventions and therapeutic strategies tailored to each student.

Why This Role?

This is an excellent stepping stone if you are looking to build experience for a future career in:

• Outreach Work
• Social Work
• Youth Justice
• Educational Psychology

You will have the opportunity to work alongside educational psychologists, social workers, and youth intervention teams, gaining hands-on experience and benefiting from training and career development opportunities.

If you are an approachable, patient and resilient graduate, looking to make a difference, then apply today!

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