School Support Worker

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  • Kempston, Bedfordshire
  • £460-500 per week
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
Are you a Psychology or Criminology graduate looking for a meaningful first step in your career? Do you want to gain hands-on experience supporting vulnerable young people and move toward a clinical or youth justice role? If so, this School Support Worker opportunity in Kempston could be your perfect next move.School Support Worker - Ideal for Aspiring Clinical or Youth Justice ProfessionalsThis School Support Worker position is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with students who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Based in Kempston, the role offers vital frontline experience that's highly valued by both NHS clinical teams and youth offending services.Position: School Support WorkerLocation: KempstonPay: £460 - £500 per weekHours: Full-time, 8:30am - 3:30pmSector: Education and TrainingWhy choose this role?Career Progression: This role is ideal for those planning a future in clinical psychology, counselling, social work, or youth justice. You'll be embedded in a specialist education and training environment where you're part of the therapeutic and pastoral support team.Real-World Impact: As a School Support Worker, you'll play a key part in supporting students with ADHD, Autism, and emotional or behavioural challenges, helping them engage in learning and thrive socially.Team Support: You'll be working with a multidisciplinary team, gaining direct exposure to therapeutic techniques, behavioural interventions, and safeguarding protocols.We're looking for someone who:
  • Has a background or strong interest in mental health, SEN, or youth work
  • Ideally has prior experience working with vulnerable children or young adults
  • Lives locally or is happy to commute
  • Wants to work in a supportive role
  • Can be a consistent, compassionate adult role model for young people facing complex challenges
Your role will involve:
  • Supporting students with additional needs including SEMH, autism, and ADHD
  • Working collaboratively with school clinical teams to implement support strategies
  • Helping to deliver individual education plans
  • Promoting a safe, inclusive, and emotionally secure learning environment
This is an exciting chance for a Psychology or Criminology graduate to develop practical experience in a school setting, with opportunities to progress into clinical, educational, or justice-related careers. If you're passionate about mental health and want to make a difference as in Kempston, we'd love to hear from you.Interviews taking place in the coming weeks. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity in Kempston to build your future in mental health, education and training.

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