Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Luton
Salary: £460 - £500 per week (Full-Time)
Sector: Education and Training
Contract Type: Full-Time / Long-Term / Flexible
Start Date: Immediate
Are you a Psychology or Criminology graduate passionate about helping young people? Do you aspire to become a Youth Offending Officer or support students with special educational needs? We have an exciting opportunity in Luton to join a supportive team working as an SEMH Teaching Assistant with young people facing challenging behaviours, including those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs or a history of offending behaviour.
This Luton role is an exciting, full-time position offers a blend of working as an SEMH Teaching Assistant and an Aspiring Youth Offending Officer, providing hands-on experience in both education and criminal justice settings. You'll be working with young people aged 4-19, providing support in academic development, rehabilitating at-risk youth, and fostering positive relationships to help them reintegrate into society.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Youth Offending Officer Focus: Support young offenders in overcoming personal challenges, reducing risky behaviours, and preventing reoffending. Collaborate with probation officers, social workers, and other professionals to create personalised intervention plans.
2. SEMH Teaching Assistant Focus: Assist students with SEMH needs, manage challen...