Graduate Role - Pastoral Assistant

Are you a Psychology or Criminology Graduate? Are you passionate about demonstrating the value of education to vulnerable children who have been exposed to traumas? Are you passionate about restorative approaches? A fantastic mental health school in Chippenham are looking for a dedicated Graduate to join their team as a Pastoral Assistant. The school caters for students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. The school are therefore looking for a Pastoral Assistant who is knowledgeable about Psychology or Criminology, and has a passion for helping young people make positive choices! This Specialist School have a deep focus on addressing the educational, social and therapeutic needs of each student, focusing on individual happiness and well-being where students can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. The school are therefore eager to find a Graduate with excellent interpersonal skills, resilience, empathy and previous experience working with children. You will be working alongside teachers and specialist staff to support students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges and traumas. Some of the students will have suffered adverse childhood experiences, and you will identify their risks and needs, escalating where necessary. You will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping the students with tools to ensure they feel safe, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life. This Pastoral role will give you essential restorative experience within anti-social and challenging settings - the perfect opportunity if you are thinking of a career in prison, rehabilitation, probation, or youth justice services. The role will give you hands-on experience working with vulnerable children; and through building strong, robust relationships, you will increase the engagement, attainment and life chances of children, aiming to ensure they do not enter the criminal justice system. Graduate Role (Psychology/Criminology) Pastoral Assistant Chippenham, Wiltshire ASAP Start £80 to £90 per day Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pmAre you interested in this position? If yes, apply today! Graduate Role - Pastoral Assistant, Graduate Role - Pastoral Assistant, Graduate Role - Pastoral Assistant, Graduate Role - Pastoral Assistant, Graduate Role - Pastoral Assistant