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Aspiring Youth Worker

Academics
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a day
Location

Bicester, Oxfordshire OX25 3QW, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A specialist school near Kidlington is seeking a dedicated Criminology or Psychology Graduate to join their team as an SEMH Teaching Assistant.
  • The role involves supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, mentoring them to foster resilience and positive decision-making.
  • Candidates should have a strong desire to help at-risk children and aspire to build a career in Youth Work or related fields.
  • The position offers a salary ranging from £85 to £95 per day, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 08:30-15:30.
  • Previous experience is not explicitly required, making this an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to gain hands-on experience.

Are you a Criminology or Psychology Graduate eager to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives? Do you aspire to become a Youth Worker, helping at-risk children to make positive life choices?

If so, this role would be the perfect opportunity for you!

A specialist school just outside of Kidlington is seeking a dedicated graduate to join their team as an SEMH Teaching Assistant, supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Many of these children have experienced adversity and are vulnerable to gang involvement, anti-social behaviour, and social exclusion. Your role will be to mentor and guide them, fostering resilience, self-confidence and positive decision making.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build trusting relationships with pupils to support their social, emotional and academic development.
  • Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions to promote positive behaviours.
  • Assist students in developing coping strategies and emotional regulation techniques.
  • Work alongside teachers, social workers and therapists to provide emotional support.
  • Help create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment.

Why This Role?

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

  • Youth Work
  • Social Work
  • Youth Justice
  • Educational Psychology
  • Counselling & Mentoring

You will gain hands-on experience with at-risk youth, receive specialist training and work closely with professionals in youth intervention, psychology and education.

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

If you are resilient, empathetic and committed to making a difference, apply today!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.