Psychology and Criminology Graduates needed!
Are you Psychology and Criminology Graduate wanting to kick start your career in the education and training sector?
Do you have a keen desire to work in a SEN School with the aspiration to join the clinical team?
Our client is a fantastic SEN school in Bedford who are looking for a Psychology and Criminology graduate that will provide the education and training of their children, who have been diagnosed with wide ranging educational and social needs. The schools endeavour to ensure children reach their full potential, through high standards of teaching and learning.
This is a Mental Health Teaching Assistant role that will put you into challenging, sometimes Anti-Social contexts that will build your foundations of experience. With this LSA role starting after, de-escalation and the language around it is incredibly important!
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your understanding through the education and training of their pupils. You will work closely with the clinical departments within this school.
Job Title: Mental Health Assistant
Location: Bedford
Salary Scale: £460-£500 per week
Qualification: Psychology and Criminology Graduate
Contract type: Long Term Contract, 5 days a week, 8:30 - 16:30
Role Requirements:
- Personal/Professional experience with children and/or young people is desirable but not essential
- Psychology and Criminology Graduate.
- A caring individual with energy, drive and enthusiasm.
- Ability to work as part of team, alongside teaching and support staff
- Willing to support a pupil with personal care where necessary.
- Able to use their initiative to support learning.
- Passion to support children and young people with special educational needs
What you'll need:
- Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to get one.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification, at level 2 or above.
- Local Commute to Bedford and surrounding areas
If you are a passionate Psychology and Criminology Graduate wanting to kick-start your career as a SEND Learning Support Assistant within the Bedford area, apply or send your CV to be considered for this role.
To register your interest in this Mental Health Assistant role in Bedford contact Gary @ Academics today. Interviews are taking place throughout August with a view to a September start.