Aspiring Social Worker

Aspiring Social Worker Sittingbourne- Aspiring Social Worker - SEMH - Intervention - Mental Health - SEN - Education and Training - Graduate Are you passionate about restorative approaches? Are you passionate about demonstrating the value of education to vulnerable children?We are looking for a dedicated Pastoral and Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work in a challenging SEN school for children aged 4-18. This role will give you essential restorative experience within anti-social and challenging settings - the perfect opportunity if you have aspirations within social work, probation, rehabilitation, prison, youth and social justice.Based on holistic and therapeutic practice, with a focus on restorative practice, this Learning Support Assistant role is an amazing opportunity for Criminology and Psychology Graduates. The role will give you experience working with vulnerable students, increasing their engagement, attainment and life chances, aiming to ensure they do not enter the criminal justice system.You will be working alongside teachers and specialist staff to support students with special educational needs (SEN), and a range of associated social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges and traumas. Some children / young people will have suffered adverse childhood experiences, and you will identify their risks and needs, escalating where necessary. Many of the children face various barriers in life and are more ''at risk'' of negative outcomes. You will be ..... full job details .....